How to pronounce possesses
Say it like puh-ZES-uz. Possesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES).
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- puh
- ZES
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of possesses
American and British speakers say possesses in essentially the same way: /pəˈzɛsəz/ in the US and /pəˈzɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ZES-uz.
What does possesses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of possess How to pronounce possess
Questions about saying possesses
How do you pronounce possesses?
Say puh-ZES-uz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɛsəz/. In British English it is /pəˈzɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possesses?
Possesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES). Broken into parts: puh · ZES · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say possesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈzɛsəz/ and the British form is /pəˈzɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.