How to pronounce posture
Say it like POS-cher. Posture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑstʃɚ/POS-cher
UK British/ˈpɒstʃə/POS-chuh
- POS
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of posture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-chuh.
What does posture mean?
noun
- The way a person holds and positions their body.
- A situation or condition.
- One's attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.
- To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired.“If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?”
- To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction.“The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.”
- To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.“to posture oneself; to posture a model”
Where does posture come from?
Borrowed from Middle French posture, from Italian postura, from Latin positūra (“position, situation”).
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Questions about saying posture
How do you pronounce posture?
Say POS-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posture?
Posture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · cher.
Is posture 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 /ˈpɒstʃə/ (POS-chuh).