How to pronounce fossette
Say it like faw-SET. Fossette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- faw
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fossette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fossette
American and British speakers say fossette in essentially the same way: /ˌfɔˈsɛt/ in the US and /fɒˈsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: fo-SET.
What does fossette mean?
- A little hollow; a dimple.
- A small, deep-centerd ulcer of the transparent cornea.
- A small depression in the crown of a tooth.
Where does fossette come from?
From French, a diminutive of fosse (“a fosse”).
Words that rhyme with fossette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fossette.
Questions about saying fossette
How do you pronounce fossette?
Say faw-SET. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔˈsɛt/. In British English it is /fɒˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fossette?
Fossette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: faw · SET.
Do Americans and Brits say fossette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɔˈsɛt/ and the British form is /fɒˈsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.