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possession
Definition:
(nou) the act of having and controlling property (nou) anything owned or possessed (nou) being controlled by passion or the supernatural (nou) a mania restricted to one thing or idea (nou) a territory that is controlled by a ruling state (nou) the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior (nou) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈzeʃən
Examples:
The property passed into the possession of the Hall family.
Alienable and inalienable possession is distinguished.
At the time, the sandal was a possession of the crown.
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Common mistakes of possession pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "po-ˈzes-shun" instead of the correct "pə-ˈze-shən" in US English. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some people pronounce "possession" with a strong "s" sound, like "pə-ˈzes-sion." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Focus on the softer "z" sound in the second syllable, "ˈze," for a more accurate pronunciation.
- Skipping the vowel sound: It's common to drop the unstressed vowel in the first syllable, saying "p-ˈzes-shun." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound, "pə-ˈze-shən." Tip: Practice saying the first syllable lightly to include the schwa.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce the second syllable too short, saying "po-ˈzes-shun" instead of "pə-ˈze-shən." This can change the word's sound. Tip: Make sure to hold the "ze" sound slightly longer to match the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing "possession" with "possessions": Some may mispronounce "possession" as if it were plural, saying "pə-ˈze-shənz." Remember that "possession" is singular. Tip: Focus on the singular form to avoid adding an unnecessary "s" sound at the end.