How to pronounce repossession
Say it like ree-puh-ZESH-un. Repossession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZESH).
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- ree
- puh
- ZESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repossession 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.
- 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 repossession
American and British speakers say repossession in essentially the same way: /ˌripəˈzɛʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-puh-ZESH-un.
What does repossession mean?
- The condition of being repossessed.
- The act of repossessing.
Where does repossession come from?
From re- + possession.
Words that rhyme with repossession
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repossession.
- depression
- expression
- impression
- profession
- succession
- aggression
- discretion
- obsession
- progression
- confession
Questions about saying repossession
How do you pronounce repossession?
Say ree-puh-ZESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌripəˈzɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repossession?
Repossession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZESH). Broken into parts: ree · puh · ZESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say repossession the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌripəˈzɛʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.