How to Pronounce "possum"
word
/ˈpɑsəm/
PAH-suhm
/pˈɒsəm/
PO-suhm
Definition
A possum is a small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling animal with a long tail, found in Australia, New Guinea, and the nearby islands. In North America, 'possum' often refers to the opossum, which is a different but similar-looking marsupial.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑsəm/
British English
/pˈɒsəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-suhm
UK
PO-suhm
Listen in Context
The possum climbed up the tree to find food.
At night, a possum visits our garden.
A baby possum was hiding under the porch.
I didn't even notice the possum until it moved by the fence.