How to pronounce poseurs
Say it like POH-zerz. Poseurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- zerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poseurs 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.
- zerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poseurs
- 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-zuz.
Other ways to say poseurs
Poseurs also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- poh-ZURZ /ˌpoʊˈzɝz/
What does poseurs mean?
- plural of poseur How to pronounce poseur
Questions about saying poseurs
How do you pronounce poseurs?
Say POH-zerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poseurs?
Poseurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zerz.
Is poseurs 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 /ˈpəʊzəz/ (POH-zuz).