English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Possession Pronunciation
Possession is pronounced puh-ZE-shuhn, IPA /pəˈzɛʃən/.
puh-ZE-shuhn
US /pəˈzɛʃən/ · UK /pəˈzɛʃən/
Syllables: puh · ZE · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The state of having or owning something.
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Possession in a Sentence
- The keys came into her possession last week.
- He was charged with possession of a stolen bike.
- Their possessions filled half a van.
Common Mispronunciations of Possession
Not poh-SE-shuhn
Buzz the first double s as a z and hiss the second pair as sh.
Not PAH-ze-shuhn
ZE in the middle carries it all, and the opening puh almost vanishes.
Tip: Three beats, puh-ZE-shuhn. Four s letters are written and only two sounds come out.
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