How to pronounce posedown
Say it like POHZ-down. Posedown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHZ).
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- POHZ
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posedown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- downKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of posedown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHZ-down.
What does posedown mean?
- The final part of a competition in which two or more bodybuilders pose freestyle on stage side by side, rather than individually.
Where does posedown come from?
Blend of pose + showdown.
Questions about saying posedown
How do you pronounce posedown?
Say POHZ-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posedown?
Posedown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHZ). Broken into parts: POHZ · down.
Is posedown 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 /ˈpəʊzdaʊn/ (POHZ-down).