How to pronounce posturing
Say it like POS-chuh-ring. Posturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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- POS
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posturing 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of posturing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-chuh-ring.
What does posturing mean?
- The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
- The behavior of some birds as a means of signaling, etc.
- present participle and gerund of posture How to pronounce posture
Questions about saying posturing
How do you pronounce posturing?
Say POS-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posturing?
Posturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · chuh · ring.
Is posturing 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 /ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/ (POS-chuh-ring).