How to pronounce possessory
Say it like puh-ZES-uh-ree. Possessory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES).
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- puh
- ZES
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possessory 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of possessory
American and British speakers say possessory in essentially the same way: /pəˈzɛsəri/ in the US and /pəˈzɛsəriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ZES-uh-ree.
What does possessory mean?
- Of, pertaining to, having, or arising from possession.
Where does possessory come from?
Inherited from Middle English possessorie, borrowed from Old French possessoire or Late Latin possessōrius.
Words that rhyme with possessory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of possessory.
Questions about saying possessory
How do you pronounce possessory?
Say puh-ZES-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɛsəri/. In British English it is /pəˈzɛsəriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possessory?
Possessory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZES). Broken into parts: puh · ZES · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say possessory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈzɛsəri/ and the British form is /pəˈzɛsəriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.