How to pronounce byssus
Say it like BIS-us. Byssus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIS).
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- BIS
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Byssus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of byssus
American and British speakers say byssus in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪsəs/ in the US and /ˈbɪsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIS-us.
What does byssus mean?
- The long fine silky filaments excreted by several mollusks (particularly Pinna nobilis) by which they attach themselves to the sea bed, and from which sea silk is manufactured.
- Sea silk manufactured from these filaments.
- The stipe or stem of some fungi which are particularly thin and thread-like.
Words that rhyme with byssus
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Questions about saying byssus
How do you pronounce byssus?
Say BIS-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪsəs/. In British English it is /ˈbɪsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in byssus?
Byssus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIS). Broken into parts: BIS · us.
Do Americans and Brits say byssus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪsəs/ and the British form is /ˈbɪsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.