How to pronounce fosse
Say it like FOS. Fosse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fosse 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 fosse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS.
What does fosse mean?
- A ditch or moat.
- Alternative form of fossa.
Where does fosse come from?
From Middle English fosse, from Old French fosse, from Latin fossa (“ditch, trench”).
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Words that rhyme with fosse
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Questions about saying fosse
How do you pronounce fosse?
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 fosse?
Fosse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOS.
Is fosse 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).