How many syllables in possess?
Syllables in possess
2
pos·sess
Possess has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say possess
| Pronunciation | /pəˈzɛs/ 2 syllables, pos-SESS · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say possess slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pos, sess. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with possess
Questions
- How many syllables are in possess?
- Possess has two syllables.
- How do you divide possess into syllables?
- Possess divides as pos-sess.
- Which syllable is stressed in possess?
- The second syllable (pos-SESS).