How to Pronounce "repossessed"
word
ˌɹipəˈzɛst
ree-puh-ZEST
ɹɪpəzˈɛst
ri-puh-ZEST
Definition
Taken back by the seller or lender, usually because the buyer failed to make payments. It is most common with houses or cars bought on credit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹipəˈzɛst
British English
ɹɪpəzˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-puh-ZEST
UK
ri-puh-ZEST
Listen in Context
The bank repossessed his car when he stopped paying.
Their house was repossessed by the lender.
Many repossessed cars are sold at auction.
After months of missed payments, his home was finally repossessed.