Phonetic Breakdown of "possum"
Learn how to break down "possum" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
pos-sum
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈpɒsəm/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
P AA1 S AH0 M
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
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Definition of "possum"
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒsəm/
Noun
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An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.
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Any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands.