How to pronounce possessing
Say it like puh-ZES-ing. Possessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES).
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- puh
- ZES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possessing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of possessing
American and British speakers say possessing in essentially the same way: /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ZES-ing.
What does possessing mean?
- present participle and gerund of possess How to pronounce possess
Words that rhyme with possessing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of possessing.
Questions about saying possessing
How do you pronounce possessing?
Say puh-ZES-ing. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possessing?
Possessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES). Broken into parts: puh · ZES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say possessing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.