How to Pronounce Postnatal

To pronounce "postnatal", say POSTN-at-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

POSTN-at-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “postnatal”

"postnatal" has 3 syllables: postn-at-al. It rhymes with fatal and neonatal, if that helps it stick.

What does postnatal mean?

adjective

  1. (of a baby) after being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth
  2. (of a mother) after giving birth

Synonyms

postpartum

Antonyms

postpartumprenatal

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Words that rhyme with postnatal

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fatalneonatalprenatalstatalnonfatalkatalbeightol

Related words

postpartumpuerperalpost-partumchildbirthbirthnewbornmaternalpost-production

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postnatal"?▾

"Postnatal" has 3 syllables: postn · at · al.

What does "postnatal" mean?▾

Postnatal: (of a baby) after being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth

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