Are you struggling to figure out how to pronounce posthumous? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Many non-native English speakers find this word difficult to say correctly.
The correct pronunciation of posthumous is: “poh-shuh-muhs.” Break it down into three syllables:
Poh: This is a short, soft sound, like the “oh” sound you make when you say “oh gosh.”
Shuh: This is a short, softer sound, like the “uh” sound you make when you say “uh oh.”
Muhs: This is a longer sound, like the “uh” sound you make when you say “uh huh.”
Put all of these syllables together and you’ll have the correct pronunciation of posthumous.
It’s important to practice saying the word out loud so that you can get used to the correct pronunciation. Try saying it slowly at first and then speeding up your pronunciation as you get more comfortable with it. You can also record yourself saying it and play it back to hear how it sounds.
By following the steps above, you can quickly learn how to pronounce posthumous correctly. With a little bit of practice, you’ll be saying it like a native speaker in no time!