How to pronounce poser
Say it like POH-zer. Poser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊzɚ/POH-zer
UK British/ˈpəʊzə/POH-zuh
- POH
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poser 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-zuh.
What does poser mean?
noun
- A particularly difficult question or puzzle.
- Someone who asks a question or sets a problem.“Even as a child, she was a habitual poser of difficult questions.”
- Someone who, or something which, poses; a person who sets their body in a fixed position, such as for photography or painting.
Where does poser come from?
From pose + -er.
Questions about saying poser
How do you pronounce poser?
Say POH-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poser?
Poser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zer.
Is poser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpəʊzə/ (POH-zuh).