How to Pronounce Dispossession

To pronounce "dispossession", say DISP-oss-ess-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪspəˈzɛʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/dɪspəˈzɛʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dispossession”

"dispossession" has 4 syllables: disp-oss-ess-ion.

What does dispossession mean?

noun

  1. The act of dispossessing someone of something.
  2. The casting out of an evil spirit that has possessed someone; exorcism.

Related words

evictiondeprivationdisposaldemilitarizationforfeitureexpropriationconfiscationdestitution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dispossession"?▾

"Dispossession" has 4 syllables: disp · oss · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dispossession"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dispossession" is /dɪspəˈzɛʃn̩/.

What does "dispossession" mean?▾

Dispossession: The act of dispossessing someone of something.

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