How to Pronounce "postmaster"
word
ˈpoʊsˌmæstɝ/, /ˈpoʊstˌmæstɝ
POHST-mas-ter
pˈəʊstmɑːstɐ
POHST-MAH-stuh
Definition
A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office, responsible for its operations and management.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊsˌmæstɝ/, /ˈpoʊstˌmæstɝ
British English
pˈəʊstmɑːstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHST-mas-ter
UK
POHST-MAH-stuh
Listen in Context
The postmaster works at the main post office.
If you have a problem, ask the postmaster for help.
The postmaster organized the new mail system.
Our town's postmaster knows almost everyone by name.