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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sess
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pos-sess: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pos-SESS.
Pronunciation
/pəzˈɛs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pos-sess.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide possess into syllables?

possess divides as pos-sess. pos-sess: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in possess?

Possess has 2 syllables (pos-sess).

Which syllable is stressed in possess?

The stressed syllable in possess is sess. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pos-SESS.

How do you pronounce possess?

/pəzˈɛs/ in American English.