How to pronounce poses
Say it like POH-zuz. Poses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊzəz/POH-zuz
UK British/ˈpəʊzəz/POH-zuz
- POH
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poses 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-zuz.
What does poses mean?
noun
- plural of pose How to pronounce pose
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pose How to pronounce pose
Questions about saying poses
How do you pronounce poses?
Say POH-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzəz/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poses?
Poses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zuz.
Is poses 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 /ˈpəʊzəz/ (POH-zuz).