How to Pronounce Posterity

To pronounce "posterity", say POST-er-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɒˈstɛɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “posterity”

"posterity" has 3 syllables: post-er-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does posterity mean?

noun

  1. All the future generations, especially the descendants of a specific person.

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Words that rhyme with posterity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparityfamiliaritysincerityceleritydexterityseverity

Related words

descendantsoffspringprosperitylegacyhistoryfuturerecordboom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "posterity"?▾

"Posterity" has 3 syllables: post · er · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "posterity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "posterity" is /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/.

What does "posterity" mean?▾

Posterity: All the future generations, especially the descendants of a specific person.

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