To pronounce "posthaste", say POSTH-ast-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpəʊstˈheɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌpəʊstˈheɪst/
IPA
"posthaste" has 3 syllables: posth-ast-e. It rhymes with post-haste, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: post-haste — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
adverb
“It is imperative that you finish your task posthaste.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Posthaste" has 3 syllables: posth · ast · e.
The IPA transcription of "posthaste" is /ˌpəʊstˈheɪst/.
Posthaste: A great hurry.
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