How to pronounce possessor
Say it like puh-ZES-er. Possessor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES).
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- puh
- ZES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possessor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of possessor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-ZES-uh.
What does possessor mean?
- Agent noun of possess; one who possesses How to pronounce possess
Where does possessor come from?
From possess + -or.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with possessor
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Questions about saying possessor
How do you pronounce possessor?
Say puh-ZES-er. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɛsɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈzɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possessor?
Possessor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES). Broken into parts: puh · ZES · er.
Is possessor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈzɛsə/ (puh-ZES-uh).