To pronounce "poseur", say POS-eur — 2 syllables, IPA /poʊˈzʊəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/poʊˈzʊəɹ/
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"poseur" has 2 syllables: pos-eur. It rhymes with noser and composer, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He pretends he's an artist, but he's just a poseur.”
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"Poseur" has 2 syllables: pos · eur.
The IPA transcription of "poseur" is /poʊˈzʊəɹ/.
Poseur: One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.
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