To pronounce "possessiveness", say POSS-ess-iv-en-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
possessiveness
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POSS-ess-iv-en-ess
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"possessiveness" has 5 syllables: poss-ess-iv-en-ess. It rhymes with aggressiveness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Possessiveness" has 5 syllables: poss · ess · iv · en · ess.
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