How to Pronounce “possum

word

/ˈpɑsəm/
/pˈɒsəm/

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈpɑsəm/

British English

/pˈɒsəm/

Listen in Context

I didn't even notice the possum until it moved by the fence.

Some people say seeing a possum brings good luck.

Sometimes, when scared, a possum will freeze and 'play dead'.

The possum climbed up the tree to find food.