How to Pronounce "possums"
word
ˈpɑsəmz
PAH-sumz
pˈɒsəmz
POS-umz
Definition
Possums are small to medium-sized marsupials found mainly in Australia and nearby islands, but in North America, 'possum' can refer to opossums, which are different animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑsəmz
British English
pˈɒsəmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-sumz
UK
POS-umz
Listen in Context
Possums are marsupials that live in trees.
We saw two possums in the backyard last night.
Possums come out at night to look for food.
Last week, a family of possums made a nest in our garage.