How to Pronounce Possum

To pronounce "possum", say POSS-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒsəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɒsəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “possum”

"possum" has 2 syllables: poss-um. It rhymes with blossom and awesome, if that helps it stick.

What does possum mean?

noun

  1. An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.
  2. Any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands.

Words that rhyme with possum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blossomawesomeopossumawsomephospham

Related words

opossumphalangerringtailtrotuncopposummanicoudidelphid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "possum"?▾

"Possum" has 2 syllables: poss · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "possum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "possum" is /ˈpɒsəm/.

What does "possum" mean?▾

Possum: An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.

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