How Many Syllables In Possess?
2syllables
Possess has 2 syllables, po-ssess. It is a disyllabic word.
possess
/pəˈzes/ UK /pəˈzes/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssess.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.zes/
Division By Letters
po-ssess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Possess
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | z | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Possess Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in possess?
Possess has 2 syllables, po-ssess. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈzes/.
Which syllable is stressed in possess?
The second syllable, ssess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of possess?
Possess has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide possess into syllables?
By sound, pə.zes. By letters, as a spelling guide, po-ssess.