How to Pronounce Postlude

To pronounce "postlude", say POSTL-ud-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊstluːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpəʊstluːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “postlude”

"postlude" has 3 syllables: postl-ud-e.

What does postlude mean?

noun

  1. The final part of a piece; especially music played (normally on the organ) at the end of a church service.
  2. A concluding passage of text or speech; an epilogue or afterword.

verb

  1. To form a postlude (to); to end with a postlude.

Related words

postpreludeoutroafterpieceperiodversetvorspielpenult

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postlude"?▾

"Postlude" has 3 syllables: postl · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "postlude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "postlude" is /ˈpəʊstluːd/.

What does "postlude" mean?▾

Postlude: The final part of a piece; especially music played (normally on the organ) at the end of a church service.

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