Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

possessor

[pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.58 in modern English

Syllables: pos-ses-sor
IPA: [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)]

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Agent noun of possess; one who possesses

Example Sentences

"When students fear that their peers will report them, they are less likely to display their guns; when students are reluctant to display them, guns become less valuable for conveying information about attitudes and intentions. In addition, the perception that onlookers are willing to sell out possessors counteracts the inference that possessors enjoy high status among their peers."

Etymology

From possess + -or.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)]

Inflected Forms

possessors (plural) possesser (alternative) possessour (alternative)

Derived Forms

nonpossessor possessoress possessorship

Frequently Paired Words

possess property

Synonyms

haver holder owner possessor proprietary proprietor

Antonyms

possessum borrower lessee lodger nonowner renter rentee squatter tenant

Rhymes With

professor lesser successor compressor dresser aggressor suppressor assessor presser oppressor messer stressor

Questions

How do you pronounce possessor?: The recorded pronunciation is [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)].
What does possessor mean?: Agent noun of possess; one who possesses
Where does possessor come from?: From possess + -or.

How to pronounce possessor

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