postman
/ˈpoʊstmən/
Syllables post·man
Stress POST-man
Phonics Breakdown
post
/poʊst/
long o
man
/mən/
schwa
Meaning
a person whose job is to deliver letters and parcels
Sound Reference
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post=/poʊst/(post) + man=/mən/(woman)
Example
The postman delivers mail every morning.