How to Pronounce "posthumously"
word
ˈpɑstʃʊməsɫi
PAHST-chuh-muss-lee
pˈəʊsthjuːməsli
puhs-TYOO-muss-lee
Definition
If something happens posthumously, it occurs after a person has died, such as receiving an award or publishing a book.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑstʃʊməsɫi
British English
pˈəʊsthjuːməsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHST-chuh-muss-lee
UK
puhs-TYOO-muss-lee
Listen in Context
The author’s book was published posthumously.
He received a medal posthumously for his bravery.
She was honored posthumously at the ceremony.
His final painting was discovered and shown posthumously at an art gallery.