How to pronounce pos
Say it like POS. Pos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɑs/POS
UK British/pɒz/POZ
- POS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POZ.
What does pos mean?
Words that rhyme with pos
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Questions about saying pos
How do you pronounce pos?
Say POS. The American pronunciation is /pɑs/. In British English it is /pɒz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pos?
Pos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POS.
Is pos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒz/ (POZ).