How to Pronounce Posing

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpəʊzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “posing”

"posing" has 2 syllables: pos-ing. It rhymes with imposing and closing, if that helps it stick.

What does posing 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.

noun

  1. The act by which something is posed.

    “different posings of what was essentially the same question”

  2. The act of one who poses or postures.

Words that rhyme with posing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imposingclosingopposingdozingcomposingjuxtaposingdisclosingexposingenclosingdisposingglozingnosing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "posing"?▾

"Posing" has 2 syllables: pos · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "posing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "posing" is /ˈpəʊzɪŋ/.

What does "posing" mean?▾

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

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