How to Pronounce "pose as"
expression
ˈpoʊz/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
POHZ-az or POHZ-ez
pˈəʊz/ /ˈæs
POHZ-az
Definition
To pretend to be someone or something you are not, usually to trick or deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊz/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
pˈəʊz/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHZ-az or POHZ-ez
UK
POHZ-az
Listen in Context
He tried to pose as a doctor to get into the hospital.
Thieves pose as delivery workers to trick people.
Don't pose as someone you are not.
She managed to pose as a student and attend the class unnoticed.