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Then say 'uh', like an unstressed 'a'.
Emphasize 'zess' with a short, sharp 'ess' sound.
pro-zess (po-sess)
pos-is (pos-sess)
same as American
same as American
There are two syllables: pos-sess.
The stress is on the second syllable: 'sess'.
It's an unstressed schwa sound, pronounced as 'uh'.
To have or own something.
/pəˈzɛʃən/
The act or state of owning something.
/pəˈzɛsər/
A person who owns something.
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
Showing ownership or control.
'Possess' is a verb, whereas 'possession' has an extra syllable.
'Possessor' adds 'or' sound at the end, note the stress shift.
'Possessive' adds 'ive', altering the rhythm and stress.
Emphasize the second syllable to ensure clarity.
Practice with audio examples to master the schwa sound.
