To pronounce "self-possession", say SELFP-oss-ess-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-possession
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"self-possession" has 4 syllables: selfp-oss-ess-ion.
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"Self-possession" has 4 syllables: selfp · oss · ess · ion.
Self-possession: Confidence in one's own powers
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