How to pronounce posho
Say it like POSH-oh. Posho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POSH).
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US American/ˈpɑʃoʊ/POSH-oh
UK British/ˈpɒʃəʊ/POSH-oh
- POSH
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posho 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of posho
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POSH-oh.
What does posho mean?
adjective
- Posh.
- A posh person.
- A food product made of cornmeal.
Where does posho come from?
From posh + -o.
Questions about saying posho
How do you pronounce posho?
Say POSH-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posho?
Posho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POSH). Broken into parts: POSH · oh.
Is posho 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 /ˈpɒʃəʊ/ (POSH-oh).