How to pronounce poseur
Say it like POH-zer. Poseur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poseur 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 poseur
- 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.
Other ways to say poseur
Poseur also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- poh-ZUR /ˌpoʊˈzɝ/
What does poseur mean?
- One who affects some behavior, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.“He pretends he's an artist, but he's just a poseur.”
Where does poseur come from?
Borrowed from French poseur.
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Words that rhyme with poseur
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Words that sound like poseur
Questions about saying poseur
How do you pronounce poseur?
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 poseur?
Poseur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zer.
Is poseur 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).
What words sound the same as poseur?
Poseur sounds the same as poser in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.