How to Pronounce Postulate

To pronounce "postulate", say POST-ul-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POST-ul-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “postulate”

"postulate" has 4 syllables: post-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does postulate mean?

noun

  1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
  2. A fundamental element; a basic principle.

verb

  1. To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
  2. To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.

adjective

  1. Postulated.

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Words that rhyme with postulate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

positcontendaxiompremisehypothesizeassumesupposeassumption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postulate"?▾

"Postulate" has 4 syllables: post · ul · at · e.

What does "postulate" mean?▾

Postulate: Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

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