How to pronounce "postulation" in English
po·stu·la·tion
Hear native speakers say postulation in context across real video clips
or Supreme Court, the process is totally different. First, the candidate has to go through a process of nomination by the nominating committees better known as postulation commission. by the nominating committees better known
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “postulation”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
po
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
stu
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
la
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tion
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "postulation" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "postulation is" sounds like "postulation-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "postulation" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Shifts primary stress to the syllable immediately preceding "-tion".
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“First, the candidate has to go through a process of nomination by the nominating committees better known as postulation commission.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“postulation. A recent study that was conducted in the United States observed that when patients with depression were prescribed”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“postulation namely that not humans should get much more technical in the future rather than that technology a bit more human”— TED-EdWatch clip
“postulation out there but the only way to really even begin to define some parameters is under controlled circumstances and”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“You got me and Carl Sagan and his famous postulation.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“is the invocation and the postulation of supernatural agents.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “postulation”
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First, the candidate has to go through a process of nomination by the nominating committees better known as postulation commission.
Hear it in context: “postulation”
16 clipsThe English word “postulation”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (po · stu · la · tion). Grammatically, “postulation” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 16 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “postulation” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks, TED-Ed.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @17:25
“or Supreme Court, the process is totally different. First, the candidate has to go through a process of nomination by the nominating committees better known as postulation commission. by the nominating committees better known”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @8:13
“consideration. In fact, clinical studies are beginning to support this postulation. A recent study that was conducted in the United States observed that when patients with depression were prescribed United States observed that when patients with depression were prescribed”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #3 · @3:56
“and I think making it physical is a good way to do that what's behind that is a postulation namely that not humans should get much more technical in the future rather than that technology a bit more human future rather than that technology a bit more human”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @10:09
“virus it takes exactly to infect someone so there's plenty of theory and and postulation out there but the only way to really even begin to define some parameters is under controlled circumstances and parameters is under controlled circumstances and”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @6:28
“Even if your heart is breaking. You got me and Carl Sagan and his famous postulation. and his famous postulation.”
Definition & Meaning: “postulation”
- The act of postulating or something postulated.
- Something self-evident that can be assumed as the basis of an argument.
Example Sentences (2)
- “First, the candidate has to go through a process of nomination by the nominating committees better known as postulation commission.”
- “postulation. A recent study that was conducted in the United States observed that when patients with depression were prescribed”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “postulation”
- Syllables:
- po · stu · la · tion
- Hear it in context
- postulation
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"postulation" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "postulation" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about postulation
How many syllables are in “postulation”?
“postulation” has 4 syllables: po · stu · la · tion.
What does “postulation” mean?
The act of postulating or something postulated.
How can I hear “postulation” used in real sentences?
This page has 16 real-world video examples of “postulation” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “postulation”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].