How many syllables in "posse"?

"posse" has 2 lettergrepen (pos - se).

How to divide "posse"?

"posse" divides into 2 parts: pos · se.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"posse": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pos·se

Hoofdklemtoon

POS-se(pos · se)● ○

Stress in "posse" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒsi⁄

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IPAˈpɒsi

Lettergrepenpos·se

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How many syllables in "posse"?: "posse" has 2 lettergrepen (pos - se).
How to divide "posse"?: "posse" divides into 2 parts: pos · se.
Where is the stress in "posse"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "posse"?: Say each syllable slowly (pos... se) and listen on SayItVid.