How to Pronounce Four-poster

To pronounce "four-poster", say FOURP-ost-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

FOURP-ost-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “four-poster”

"four-poster" has 3 syllables: fourp-ost-er.

What does four-poster mean?

noun

  1. A four-poster bed, which has four high posts, one at each corner, supporting a canopy.

adjective

  1. (of a bed) Having four vertical columns, one in each corner, that support a tester, so that curtains can be hung to exclude draughts from the sleeper.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "four-poster"?▾

"Four-poster" has 3 syllables: fourp · ost · er.

What does "four-poster" mean?▾

Four-poster: A four-poster bed, which has four high posts, one at each corner, supporting a canopy.

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