How to pronounce poset
Say it like POH-set. Poset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊsɛt/POH-set
UK British/ˈpəʊsɛt/POH-set
- POH
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poset 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.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of poset
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-set.
What does poset mean?
noun
- A partially ordered set.
Where does poset come from?
Abbreviation of partially ordered set.
Questions about saying poset
How do you pronounce poset?
Say POH-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poset?
Poset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · set.
Is poset 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 /ˈpəʊsɛt/ (POH-set).