How to Pronounce "take possession"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /pəˈzɛʃən
TAYK puh-ZESH-uhn
tˈeɪk/ /pəzˈɛʃən
TAYK puz-ESH-uhn
Definition
To officially receive, occupy, or gain control of something, especially property or an object. Can also refer to claiming something that was not previously yours.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /pəˈzɛʃən
British English
tˈeɪk/ /pəzˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK puh-ZESH-uhn
UK
TAYK puz-ESH-uhn
Listen in Context
You will take possession of the apartment next week.
The bank will take possession of the car if you do not pay.
She will take possession of the new books today.
The new owners can take possession as soon as the paperwork is done.