How to Pronounce "poster child"
expression
ˈpoʊstɝ/ /ˈtʃaɪɫd
POH-ster-chyld
pˈəʊstɐ/ /tʃˈaɪld
POH-stuh-chyld
Definition
A 'poster child' is a person who perfectly represents a particular quality, cause, or issue, often used as a symbol for it. The term originally referred to children in charity posters, but now it can be used for anyone who is a typical example, positive or negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊstɝ/ /ˈtʃaɪɫd
British English
pˈəʊstɐ/ /tʃˈaɪld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-ster-chyld
UK
POH-stuh-chyld
Listen in Context
He became the poster child for healthy living after losing 50 pounds.
She is the poster child for academic success in our school.
This company is the poster child of innovation in technology.
Don't be fooled—he's not the poster child for perfect behavior.