How to pronounce firmoss
Say it like FUR-mos. Firmoss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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US American/ˈfɝmɑs/FUR-mos
UK British/ˈfɜːmɒs/FUR-mos
- FUR
- mos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firmoss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of firmoss
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FUR-mos.
What does firmoss mean?
noun
- Any of a group of lycophyte plants of the genus Huperzia
Where does firmoss come from?
From fir + moss.
Questions about saying firmoss
How do you pronounce firmoss?
Say FUR-mos. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmɑs/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firmoss?
Firmoss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · mos.
Is firmoss pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɜːmɒs/ (FUR-mos).