How to pronounce prepossession
Say it like pree-puh-ZESH-un. Prepossession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZESH).
- pree
- puh
- ZESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepossession 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.
- ZESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prepossession
American and British speakers say prepossession in essentially the same way: /ˌpripəˈzɛʃən/ in the US and /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-puh-ZESH-un.
What does prepossession mean?
- A preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
- A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.
Where does prepossession come from?
From pre- + possession.
Words that rhyme with prepossession
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepossession.
- depression
- expression
- impression
- profession
- succession
- aggression
- discretion
- obsession
- progression
- confession
Questions about saying prepossession
How do you pronounce prepossession?
Say pree-puh-ZESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpripəˈzɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepossession?
Prepossession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZESH). Broken into parts: pree · puh · ZESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say prepossession the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpripəˈzɛʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.