How to pronounce posing
Say it like POH-zing. Posing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of posing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-zing.
What does posing mean?
- (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)“he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting”
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Words that rhyme with posing
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Questions about saying posing
How do you pronounce posing?
Say POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posing?
Posing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zing.
Is posing 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 /ˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (POH-zing).