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possession

3 syllables
stressed syllable ses
10 letters

Syllables: pos-ses-sion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: pos-SES-sion.
Pronunciation: /pəzˈɛʃən/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as pos-session, posses-sion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide possession into syllables?

possession divides as pos-ses-sion. pos-ses-sion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in possession?

Possession has 3 syllables (pos-ses-sion).

Which syllable is stressed in possession?

The stressed syllable in possession is ses. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pos-SES-sion.

How do you pronounce possession?

/pəzˈɛʃən/ in American English.