How to Pronounce Postgraduate

To pronounce "postgraduate", say POSTGR-ad-uat-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

POSTGR-ad-uat-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “postgraduate”

"postgraduate" has 4 syllables: postgr-ad-uat-e.

What does postgraduate mean?

noun

  1. A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.

adjective

  1. Of studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.

Synonyms

graduate student

Antonyms

pregraduateundergraduate

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postgraduate"?▾

"Postgraduate" has 4 syllables: postgr · ad · uat · e.

What does "postgraduate" mean?▾

Postgraduate: A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.

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