How to pronounce prepossess
Say it like pree-puh-ZES. Prepossess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZES).
- pree
- puh
- ZES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepossess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of prepossess
American and British speakers say prepossess in essentially the same way: /ˌpripəˈzɛs/ in the US and /ˌpriːpəˈzɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-puh-ZES.
What does prepossess mean?
- Chiefly followed by by or with: to preoccupy (someone) in an emotional or mental way, so as to preclude other things.
- To cause (someone) to have a previous inclination against, for, or to something; to bias or prejudice; specifically, to induce in (someone) a favourable opinion beforehand, or at the outset.
Where does prepossess come from?
* Late Latin prepossessus (“seized beforehand”)
Words that rhyme with prepossess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepossess.
Questions about saying prepossess
How do you pronounce prepossess?
Say pree-puh-ZES. The American pronunciation is /ˌpripəˈzɛs/. In British English it is /ˌpriːpəˈzɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepossess?
Prepossess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZES). Broken into parts: pree · puh · ZES.
Do Americans and Brits say prepossess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpripəˈzɛs/ and the British form is /ˌpriːpəˈzɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.