How to pronounce repossessed
Say it like ree-puh-ZEST. Repossessed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEST).
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- ree
- puh
- ZEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repossessed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive 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.
- ZESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repossessed
American and British speakers say repossessed in essentially the same way: /ˌripəˈzɛst/ in the US and /ˌriːpəˈzɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-puh-ZEST.
What does repossessed mean?
- simple past and past participle of repossess How to pronounce repossess
Words that rhyme with repossessed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repossessed.
Questions about saying repossessed
How do you pronounce repossessed?
Say ree-puh-ZEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌripəˈzɛst/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈzɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repossessed?
Repossessed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEST). Broken into parts: ree · puh · ZEST.
Do Americans and Brits say repossessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌripəˈzɛst/ and the British form is /ˌriːpəˈzɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.