How to Pronounce Postilion

To pronounce "postilion", say POST-il-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɒˈstɪlɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɒˈstɪlɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “postilion”

"postilion" has 3 syllables: post-il-ion. It rhymes with postillion, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: postillion — easy to mix up when writing.

What does postilion mean?

noun

  1. A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.
  2. A post-boy, a messenger boy, a swift letter carrier.

Words that rhyme with postilion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

postillion

Related words

postillionnearleaderpillionposthorsecoachhorsewheelhorsepolehead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postilion"?▾

"Postilion" has 3 syllables: post · il · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "postilion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "postilion" is /pɒˈstɪlɪən/.

What does "postilion" mean?▾

Postilion: A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.

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