How to pronounce poesy
Say it like POH-ih-zee. Poesy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊɪzi/POH-ih-zee
UK British/ˈpəʊɪzi/POH-ih-zee
- POH
- ih
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poesy 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of poesy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ih-zee.
What does poesy mean?
noun
- A poem.
- The art or composition of poetry.
Questions about saying poesy
How do you pronounce poesy?
Say POH-ih-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poesy?
Poesy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ih · zee.
Is poesy 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 /ˈpəʊɪzi/ (POH-ih-zee).