How to pronounce dispossessed
Say it like dis-puh-ZEST. Dispossessed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEST).
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- dis
- puh
- ZEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispossessed 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.
- ZESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dispossessed
American and British speakers say dispossessed in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪspəˈzɛst/ in the US and /ˌdɪspəˈzɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-puh-ZEST.
What does dispossessed mean?
- simple past and past participle of dispossess How to pronounce dispossess
- homeless
- impoverished
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Words that rhyme with dispossessed
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Questions about saying dispossessed
How do you pronounce dispossessed?
Say dis-puh-ZEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛst/. In British English it is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispossessed?
Dispossessed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEST). Broken into parts: dis · puh · ZEST.
Do Americans and Brits say dispossessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛst/ and the British form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.