How many syllables in "posses"?

"posses" has 2 sílabas (pos - ses).

How to divide "posses"?

"posses" divides into 2 parts: pos · ses.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"posses": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pos·ses

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pos-SES(pos · ses)○ ●

Stress in "posses" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈsɛs⁄

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