How to Pronounce Posse

To pronounce "posse", say POSS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒ.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpɒ.si/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “posse”

"posse" has 2 syllables: poss-e. It rhymes with saucy and quasi, if that helps it stick.

What does posse mean?

noun

  1. A group or company of people, originally especially one having hostile intent; a throng, a crowd.
  2. A group of people summoned to help law enforcement.

Words that rhyme with posse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saucyquasiglossyboskybossymossyflossyabbasilossyquasi-droskybasi

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "posse"?▾

"Posse" has 2 syllables: poss · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "posse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "posse" is /ˈpɒ.si/.

What does "posse" mean?▾

Posse: A group or company of people, originally especially one having hostile intent; a throng, a crowd.

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