How to pronounce focussed
Say it like FOH-kust. Focussed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
- FOH
- kust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Focussed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of focussed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-kust.
What does focussed mean?
- Alternative spelling of focused.
- simple past and past participle of focus How to pronounce focus
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with focussed
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Words that sound like focussed
Questions about saying focussed
How do you pronounce focussed?
Say FOH-kust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkəst/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in focussed?
Focussed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · kust.
Is focussed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊkəst/ (FOH-kust).
What words sound the same as focussed?
Focussed sounds the same as focused in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.