How to pronounce posh
Say it like POSH. Posh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɑʃ/POSH
UK British/pɒʃ/POSH
- POSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of posh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POSH.
What does posh mean?
adjective
- Associated with the upper classes.“She talks with a posh accent.”
- Stylish; elegant; exclusive; luxurious; expensive.“After the performance, they went out to a very posh restaurant.”
- An exclamation expressing derision.
- To make posh or posher (more posh).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with posh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of posh.
Questions about saying posh
How do you pronounce posh?
Say POSH. The American pronunciation is /pɑʃ/. In British English it is /pɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posh?
Posh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POSH.
Is posh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒʃ/ (POSH).