How to pronounce possessions
Say it like puh-ZESH-unz. Possessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZESH).
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- puh
- ZESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possessions 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.
- ZESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of possessions
American and British speakers say possessions in essentially the same way: /pəˈzɛʃənz/ in the US and /pəˈzɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ZESH-unz.
What does possessions mean?
- plural of possession How to pronounce possession
- third-person singular simple present indicative of possession How to pronounce possession
Questions about saying possessions
How do you pronounce possessions?
Say puh-ZESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɛʃənz/. In British English it is /pəˈzɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possessions?
Possessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZESH). Broken into parts: puh · ZESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say possessions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈzɛʃənz/ and the British form is /pəˈzɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.