How many syllables in possessed?
Syllables in possessed
2
pos·sessed
Possessed has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say possessed
| Pronunciation | /pəˈzɛst/ 2 syllables, pos-SESSED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say possessed slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pos, sessed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with possessed
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Questions
- How many syllables are in possessed?
- Possessed has two syllables.
- How do you divide possessed into syllables?
- Possessed divides as pos-sessed.
- Which syllable is stressed in possessed?
- The second syllable (pos-SESSED).