How to pronounce dispossess
Say it like dis-puh-ZES. Dispossess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZES).
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- dis
- puh
- ZES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispossess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dispossess
American and British speakers say dispossess in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/ in the US and /dɪspəˈzəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-puh-ZUHS.
What does dispossess mean?
- To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.
- To deprive someone of possession in general.
- To take possession of the ball/puck etc. (from someone).
Words that rhyme with dispossess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispossess.
Questions about saying dispossess
How do you pronounce dispossess?
Say dis-puh-ZES. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/. In British English it is /dɪspəˈzəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispossess?
Dispossess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZES). Broken into parts: dis · puh · ZES.
Do Americans and Brits say dispossess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/ and the British form is /dɪspəˈzəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.