Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

possul

/ˈpɒsl̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pos-sul
IPA
/ˈpɒsl̩/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not permitted for consumption

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish פּסול (posl), from Hebrew פָּסוּל (pasúl).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: פָּסוּל

Inflected Forms

Phrases

prohibited in Judaism equivalent in Islam

Frequently Paired Words

assur prohibited in Judaism haram equivalent in Islam

Synonyms

Antonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce possul?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɒsl̩/.
What does possul mean?
Invalid for ceremonial or official purposes.
Where does possul come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce possul

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “possul”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpɒsl̩/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “possul” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.