How to Pronounce Posed

To pronounce "posed", say POS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pəʊzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pəʊzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “posed”

"posed" has 2 syllables: pos-ed. It rhymes with composed and enclosed, if that helps it stick.

What does posed mean?

verb

  1. To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

    “To pose a model for a picture.”

  2. To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).

verb

  1. To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
  2. To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.

adjective

  1. Firm; determined; fixed.

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Words that rhyme with posed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

composedenclosedpredisposedimposeddisclosedexposeddisposedundisclosedjuxtaposedsuperimposedsupposedopposed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "posed"?▾

"Posed" has 2 syllables: pos · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "posed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "posed" is /pəʊzd/.

What does "posed" mean?▾

Posed: To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

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