How to pronounce posses
Say it like POS-eez. Posses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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US American/ˈpɑsiz/POS-eez
UK British/ˈpɒsiz/POS-eez
- POS
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posses 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of posses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-eez.
What does posses mean?
noun
- plural of posse How to pronounce posse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of poss How to pronounce poss
Questions about saying posses
How do you pronounce posses?
Say POS-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑsiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posses?
Posses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · eez.
Is posses 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 /ˈpɒsiz/ (POS-eez).