How to pronounce posse
Say it like POS-ee. Posse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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- POS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of posse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-ee.
What does posse mean?
- A group or company of people, originally especially one having hostile intent; a throng, a crowd.
- A search party.
- A criminal gang.
Where does posse come from?
Ellipsis of posse comitatus.
Words that rhyme with posse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of posse.
Questions about saying posse
How do you pronounce posse?
Say POS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑsi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posse?
Posse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · ee.
Is posse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒsi/ (POS-ee).