How many syllables in "possession"?

"possession" has 3 lettergrepen (pos - ses - sion).

How to divide "possession"?

"possession" divides into 3 parts: pos · ses · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pos... ses... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"possession": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pos·ses·sion

Hoofdklemtoon

pos-SES-sion(pos · ses · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "possession" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈzɛʃən⁄

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Lettergrepenpos·ses·sion

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How many syllables in "possession"?: "possession" has 3 lettergrepen (pos - ses - sion).
How to divide "possession"?: "possession" divides into 3 parts: pos · ses · sion.
Where is the stress in "possession"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "possession"?: Say each syllable slowly (pos... ses... sion) and listen on SayItVid.