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Como Pronunciar "possessive"

word

/pəˈzɛsɪv/
puh-ZES-iv
/pəzˈɛsɪv/
puh-ZES-iv

Definição

Describes someone who wants to own or control people or things, or in grammar, words that show ownership (like 'my,' 'your,' or 'Mary’s').

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/pəˈzɛsɪv/

Inglês Britânico

/pəzˈɛsɪv/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

puh-ZES-iv

UK

puh-ZES-iv

Ouça em Contexto

She is very possessive of her toys.

'His' is a possessive pronoun.

Some people become possessive in relationships.

Don’t be so possessive—let your friends have their own space.