How to pronounce repossessions
Say it like ree-puh-ZESH-unz. Repossessions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZESH).
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- ree
- puh
- ZESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repossessions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repossessions
American and British speakers say repossessions in essentially the same way: /ˌripəˈzɛʃənz/ in the US and /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-puh-ZESH-unz.
What does repossessions mean?
- plural of repossession How to pronounce repossession
Questions about saying repossessions
How do you pronounce repossessions?
Say ree-puh-ZESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌripəˈzɛʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repossessions?
Repossessions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZESH). Broken into parts: ree · puh · ZESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say repossessions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌripəˈzɛʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.