word
Possum
PAH-suhm
/ˈpɑːsʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
possum
Dictionary meaning
Nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America.
Synonyms: opossum
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