How to Pronounce "poseur"
word
ˈpoʊzɝ/, /ˌpoʊˈzɝ
POH-zur
pˈəʊsɜː
puh-ZUR
Definition
A poseur is someone who pretends to be something they are not, especially to impress others or fit in with a certain group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊzɝ/, /ˌpoʊˈzɝ
British English
pˈəʊsɜː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-zur
UK
puh-ZUR
Listen in Context
He acted like a rock star, but everyone knew he was just a poseur.
Don't be a poseur; just be yourself.
Many people at the party thought he was a poseur because of his clothes.
Everyone in the band called him a poseur because he barely played his instrument.