To pronounce "postal", say POST-al — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈpəʊstl̩]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/[ˈpəʊstl̩]/
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"postal" has 2 syllables: post-al. It rhymes with bicoastal, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“for all your postal needs”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Postal" has 2 syllables: post · al.
The IPA transcription of "postal" is /[ˈpəʊstl̩]/.
Postal: Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.
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