English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Poise Pronunciation
Poise is pronounced POYZ, IPA /ˈpɔɪz/.
POYZ
US /ˈpɔɪz/
Syllables: POYZ (1 syllable)
noun: Calm, balanced self-control, especially under pressure.
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Poise in a Sentence
- Her poise never slipped, even under the sharpest questioning.
- The dancer held her poise through the long pause.
- He lost his poise when the microphone cut out.
Common Mispronunciations of Poise
Not POYS
Let that final s buzz into a z, the same way it does in noise and boys.
Not POH-eez
The oi is a single gliding vowel, so the word never splits into two beats.
Tip: Poise and poised keep the same z. Only a t sound would make the s hiss.
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