How many syllables in possession?
Syllables in possession
3
pos·ses·sion
Possession has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say possession
| Pronunciation | /pəˈzɛʃən/ 3 syllables, pos-SES-sion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say possession slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pos, ses, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with possession
- question
- session
- depression
- expression
- impression
- profession
- succession
- aggression
- discretion
- obsession
- progression
- confession
- recession
- compression
- oppression
- suppression
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Questions
- How many syllables are in possession?
- Possession has three syllables.
- How do you divide possession into syllables?
- Possession divides as pos-ses-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in possession?
- The second syllable (pos-SES-sion).