How to pronounce pozzy
Say it like POZ-ee. Pozzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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- POZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pozzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pozzy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POZ-ee.
What does pozzy mean?
- Jam (“fruit conserve made from fruit boiled with sugar”).
- A firing position.
- A position or place, especially one that is advantageous.
Where does pozzy come from?
Unclear, perhaps from a southern African language; from late 19thC, revived during World War I.
Words that rhyme with pozzy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pozzy.
Questions about saying pozzy
How do you pronounce pozzy?
Say POZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pozzy?
Pozzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · ee.
Is pozzy 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 /ˈpɒzi/ (POZ-ee).