post-truth

/ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/

//ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ// adj

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"post-truth" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“post-truth” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Beyond or superseding the importance of truth.

Key facts for post-truth
PropertyValue
Headwordpost-truth
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “post-truth” sits in English frequency

post-truth falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

post-truth is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for post-truth in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: From post- + truth. The correct English form is post-truth, spelled P-O-S-T---T-R-U-T-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    Beyond or superseding the importance of truth.
  2. 2
    Pertaining to an era or situation when truth is no longer significant, relevant, or expected.
  3. 3
    Uncaring or disregarding factual accuracy.

Etymology

From post- + truth.

This word in other languages

postfaktisch(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "post-truth"?
"post-truth" is spelled P-O-S-T---T-R-U-T-H. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/.
What does "post-truth" mean?
As an adjective, "post-truth" means: Beyond or superseding the importance of truth.
How do you pronounce "post-truth"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "post-truth" is /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "post-truth"?
From post- + truth. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “post-truth”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is P-O-S-T---T-R-U-T-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list