How to pronounce possums
Say it like POS-umz. Possums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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US American/ˈpɑsəmz/POS-umz
UK British/ˈpɒsəmz/POS-umz
- POS
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possums 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of possums
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-umz.
What does possums mean?
noun
- plural of possum How to pronounce possum
- third-person singular simple present indicative of possum How to pronounce possum
Questions about saying possums
How do you pronounce possums?
Say POS-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑsəmz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒsəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possums?
Possums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · umz.
Is possums 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 /ˈpɒsəmz/ (POS-umz).