How to Pronounce Obsession

To pronounce "obsession", say OBS-ess-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈsɛʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əbˈsɛʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obsession”

"obsession" has 3 syllables: obs-ess-ion. It rhymes with expression and discretion, if that helps it stick.

What does obsession mean?

noun

  1. A compulsive or irrational preoccupation.
  2. An unhealthy fixation.

Words that rhyme with obsession

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expressiondiscretionoppressionconcessionimpressionprogressionquestionaccessionregressiondigressionpossessionaggression

Related words

compulsionfixationobsessivedelusionconcernpassionfantasystubbornness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obsession"?▾

"Obsession" has 3 syllables: obs · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "obsession"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obsession" is /əbˈsɛʃən/.

What does "obsession" mean?▾

Obsession: A compulsive or irrational preoccupation.

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