How to pronounce posedness
Say it like POHZD-nus. Posedness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHZD).
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- POHZD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of posedness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHZD-nus.
What does posedness mean?
- The condition of being posed in the stated manner
Where does posedness come from?
From posed + -ness.
Questions about saying posedness
How do you pronounce posedness?
Say POHZD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posedness?
Posedness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHZD). Broken into parts: POHZD · nus.
Is posedness 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 /ˈpəʊzdnəs/ (POHZD-nus).