How to pronounce posey
Say it like POH-zee. Posey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce posey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posey 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of posey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-zee.
What does posey mean?
- Pretentious; posturing.
Where does posey come from?
From pose + -y.
Words that rhyme with posey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of posey.
Questions about saying posey
How do you pronounce posey?
Say POH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posey?
Posey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zee.
Is posey 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 /ˈpəʊzi/ (POH-zee).