How to pronounce postures
Say it like POS-cherz. Postures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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US American/ˈpɑstʃɚz/POS-cherz
UK British/ˈpɒstʃəz/POS-chuz
- POS
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of postures
- 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-chuz.
What does postures mean?
noun
- plural of posture How to pronounce posture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of posture How to pronounce posture
Questions about saying postures
How do you pronounce postures?
Say POS-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postures?
Postures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · cherz.
Is postures 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 /ˈpɒstʃəz/ (POS-chuz).