How to pronounce "posturing"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "posturing"

Learn how to break down "posturing" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

pos-tur-ing
3 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P AA1 S CH ER0 IH0 NG
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Definition of "posturing"

Verb

  • To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
    Example: "If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"
  • To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
    Example: "The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."
  • To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
    Example: "to posture oneself; to posture a model"

Noun

  • The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
  • The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

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