How to pronounce dispossessory
Say it like dis-puh-ZES-uh-ree. Dispossessory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZES).
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- dis
- puh
- ZES
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispossessory 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dispossessory
American and British speakers say dispossessory in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəri/ in the US and /ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-puh-ZES-uh-ree.
What does dispossessory mean?
- Of, pertaining to, having or arising from dispossession.
Where does dispossessory come from?
From dispossess + -ory.
Words that rhyme with dispossessory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispossessory.
Questions about saying dispossessory
How do you pronounce dispossessory?
Say dis-puh-ZES-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəri/. In British English it is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispossessory?
Dispossessory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZES). Broken into parts: dis · puh · ZES · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say dispossessory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəri/ and the British form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.