How to pronounce poe
Say it like POH. Poe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/poʊ/POH
UK British/pəʊ/POH
- POH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of poe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH.
What does poe mean?
noun
- moon blocks.“poe divination”
Words that rhyme with poe
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Questions about saying poe
How do you pronounce poe?
Say POH. The American pronunciation is /poʊ/. In British English it is /pəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poe?
Poe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POH.
Is poe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəʊ/ (POH).