How to pronounce posset
Say it like POS-it. Posset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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- POS
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of posset
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-it.
What does posset mean?
- A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
- A baby's vomit, comprising curdled milk.
- A pudding-like food composed of cream, sugar, and other flavorings, such as lemon.
- To treat with possets; to pamper.
- To vomit up curdled milk.
Where does posset come from?
From Middle English posset, possot, possate, poshet, posthot, of unclear origin.
Questions about saying posset
How do you pronounce posset?
Say POS-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posset?
Posset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · it.
Is posset pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒsɪt/ (POS-it).