How to Pronounce Possessing

To pronounce "possessing", say POSS-ess-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

POSS-ess-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “possessing”

"possessing" has 3 syllables: poss-ess-ing. It rhymes with blessing and pressing, if that helps it stick.

What does possessing mean?

verb

  1. To have; to have ownership of.

    “He does not even possess a working telephone.”

  2. To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.

    “They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.”

Synonyms

seiseinhold

Words that rhyme with possessing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessingpressingdistressingcaressingdepressingsuppressingacquiescingdressingcoalescingprogressingassessingtransgressing

Related words

haveownacquiringacquisitionbelongingdetentionenjoyingfeaturing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "possessing"?▾

"Possessing" has 3 syllables: poss · ess · ing.

What does "possessing" mean?▾

Possessing: To have; to have ownership of.

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