How to Pronounce Postoperative

To pronounce "postoperative", say POST-op-er-at-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “postoperative”

"postoperative" has 6 syllables: post-op-er-at-iv-e.

What does postoperative mean?

noun

  1. A transgender person who has undergone gender reassignment surgery.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation.

    “The postoperative procedure is as follows.”

Related words

surgicaloperativepost-oppost-operativepost-surgicalconvalescentpostsurgicalrecuperative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postoperative"?▾

"Postoperative" has 6 syllables: post · op · er · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "postoperative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "postoperative" is /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/.

What does "postoperative" mean?▾

Postoperative: A transgender person who has undergone gender reassignment surgery.

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