How to pronounce posy
Say it like POH-zee. Posy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of posy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-zee.
What does posy mean?
- A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.
Where does posy come from?
Syncopic form of poesy (“poetry”).
Words that rhyme with posy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of posy.
Questions about saying posy
How do you pronounce posy?
Say POH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posy?
Posy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · zee.
Is posy 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 /ˈpəʊzi/ (POH-zee).