How to Pronounce Postcode

To pronounce "postcode", say POSTC-od-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “postcode”

"postcode" has 3 syllables: postc-od-e.

What does postcode mean?

noun

  1. A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post / mail.
  2. (by extension) The region denoted by a postcode.

verb

  1. To give a postcode to; to mark with a postcode.

Related words

postzipzipcodeprefixnumberoutcode

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postcode"?▾

"Postcode" has 3 syllables: postc · od · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "postcode"?▾

The IPA transcription of "postcode" is /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/.

What does "postcode" mean?▾

Postcode: A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post / mail.

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