How do you pronounce "possessed"?

In American English: /pəˈzɛst/ (puh-ZEHST). In British English: /pəzˈɛst/ (puhz-EHST). In Canadian English: /pəˈzɛst/ (puh-ZEHST). In Australian English: /pəzˈɛst/ (puhz-EHST).

Is "possessed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pəˈzɛst/ (puh-ZEHST), while in British English it's /pəzˈɛst/ (puhz-EHST).

How to Pronounce "possessed"

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possessed

/pəˈzɛst/

puh-ZEHST

Syllable Breakdown

pəpos·zɛstsessed

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