postilion
nounHow many syllables in postilion?
There are 3 syllables in the word postilion.Divide postilion into syllables:
pos · til · ion
How to pronounce postilion:
Definition of postilion:
- postilion (noun):
- the back of a horse.
- one who rides as a guide on the near horse of one of the pairs attached to a coach or post chaise especially without a coachman
Synonyms for postilion:
body part
equus caballus
postillion
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