How to pronounce foss
Say it like FOS. Foss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɑs/FOS
UK British/fɒs/FOS
- FOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of foss
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS.
What does foss mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of fosse.
- A waterfall.
Words that rhyme with foss
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Questions about saying foss
How do you pronounce foss?
Say FOS. The American pronunciation is /fɑs/. In British English it is /fɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foss?
Foss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOS.
Is foss pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɒs/ (FOS).