How to Pronounce Post-truth

To pronounce "post-truth", say POSTTR-uth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “post-truth”

"post-truth" has 2 syllables: posttr-uth.

What does post-truth mean?

noun

  1. The fact or state of being post-truth; a time period or situation in which facts have become less important than emotional persuasion.

adjective

  1. Beyond or superseding the importance of truth; pertaining to an era or situation when truth is no longer significant or relevant; usually in a pejorative sense, uncaring of factual accuracy.

Related words

fact-freetruthlesspostmoralfactlesssoothlesslitesubjectiveabstract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "post-truth"?▾

"Post-truth" has 2 syllables: posttr · uth.

What is the IPA transcription of "post-truth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "post-truth" is /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/.

What does "post-truth" mean?▾

Post-truth: The fact or state of being post-truth; a time period or situation in which facts have become less important than emotional persuasion.

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