How to pronounce possessee
Say it like po-ZES-ee. Possessee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES).
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- po
- ZES
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possessee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ZESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of possessee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: po-ZES-ee.
What does possessee mean?
- Verb complement in some languages or some constructions of a given language; the noun which is possessed.
- The subject of a possession by a demon or spirit.
Where does possessee come from?
From possess + -ee.
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Words that rhyme with possessee
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Questions about saying possessee
How do you pronounce possessee?
Say po-ZES-ee. The American pronunciation is /pɑˈzɛsi/. In British English it is /pɒˈzɛsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possessee?
Possessee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES). Broken into parts: po · ZES · ee.
Is possessee 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 /pɒˈzɛsi/ (po-ZES-ee).