How to Pronounce Opossum

To pronounce "opossum", say OP-oss-um — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɒsəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈpɒsəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “opossum”

"opossum" has 3 syllables: op-oss-um. It rhymes with blossom and awesome, if that helps it stick.

What does opossum mean?

noun

  1. Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

Synonyms

possum

Words that rhyme with opossum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blossomawesomepossumawsomephospham

Related words

possumphalangeropposumdidelphiddidelphimorphmanicoudidelphoidcaluromyid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opossum"?▾

"Opossum" has 3 syllables: op · oss · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "opossum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opossum" is /əˈpɒsəm/.

What does "opossum" mean?▾

Opossum: Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

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