How to Pronounce "postponing"
word
poʊˈspoʊnɪŋ/, /poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ
poh-SPOHN-ing
pəʊstpˈəʊnɪŋ
pohst-POHN-ing
Definition
Delaying something so that it happens at a later time than originally planned.
IPA Transcription
American English
poʊˈspoʊnɪŋ/, /poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ
British English
pəʊstpˈəʊnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
poh-SPOHN-ing
UK
pohst-POHN-ing
Listen in Context
We are postponing the meeting until next week.
They keep postponing their vacation.
I am postponing my doctor's appointment.
Postponing important tasks often leads to more stress later.