How to Pronounce "pose for"
expression
ˈpoʊz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
POHZ-for, POHZ-fer, POHZ-fur
pˈəʊz/ /fˈɔː
PUHZ-faw
Definition
To stand or sit in a particular way, usually so that someone can take a photo, paint a picture, or create an image of you. Often used in contexts with cameras or artists.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
pˈəʊz/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHZ-for, POHZ-fer, POHZ-fur
UK
PUHZ-faw
Listen in Context
She always poses for family photos.
The artist asked him to pose for a painting.
Can you pose for the school picture?
They laughed and refused to pose for the camera.