How to Pronounce "posturing"
word
ˈpɑstʃɝɪŋ
PAH-stcher-ing
pˈɒstʃəɹɪŋ
POS-chuh-ring
Definition
When someone behaves in a way intended mainly to impress others or show off, rather than sincerely. It can also refer to taking a physical pose to appear a certain way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑstʃɝɪŋ
British English
pˈɒstʃəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-stcher-ing
UK
POS-chuh-ring
Listen in Context
Her speech was full of posturing and little real substance.
The politicians' posturing made it hard to have a real discussion.
He was just posturing to impress his friends.
All that tough-guy posturing doesn't fool anyone.