How to Pronounce "postwar"
word
ˈpoʊstˈwɔɹ
POHST-wawr
pˈəʊstwɔː
POHST-waw
Definition
Relating to the period after a war, especially after a major conflict like World War II.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊstˈwɔɹ
British English
pˈəʊstwɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHST-wawr
UK
POHST-waw
Listen in Context
The country rebuilt its cities in the postwar years.
There was rapid economic growth during the postwar period.
Many postwar families moved to new houses.
Postwar art reflected people's hopes for a better future.