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post
Definition:
(nou) the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand (nou) military installation at which a body of troops is stationed (nou) a job in an organization (nou) an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position (nou) United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935) (nou) United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) (nou) United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) (nou) any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered (nou) a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) (nou) the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office (nou) the delivery and collection of letters and packages
Phonetic Transcription:
pəʊst
Examples:
These stamps only ensured delivery to the post office and not to the addressee.
In the morning, Mr. Champion visited the town post office and held the door open for people mailing last minute gifts.
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Common mistakes of post pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "post" with a short vowel, sounding like "pɒst" (UK) instead of the correct long vowel "oʊ" (US) or "əʊ" (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final "t": It's common to drop the "t" sound at the end of "post," making it sound like "pos." This is incorrect as the "t" is essential. Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end by practicing with words that end in "t."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the wrong syllable, saying "POST" instead of the correct "post." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "post" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is naturally on the vowel sound.
- Confusing "post" with "most": Learners sometimes swap "post" with "most," leading to a mispronunciation. "Most" has a different vowel sound and stress pattern. Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish their sounds clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some speakers may overemphasize the "p" sound, making it sound like "pʰost." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "p" crisp but not overly forceful to maintain a smooth pronunciation.