How to pronounce fossick
Say it like FOS-ik. Fossick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fossick 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fossick
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-ik.
What does fossick mean?
- To search for something; to rummage.
- To elicit information; to ferret out.
- To search for gems, gold, etc., on the surface or in abandoned workings.
Where does fossick come from?
Probably from dialectal fossick (“to ferret out”), fossuck (“troublesome person”), fussick (“to potter over one's work”), fussock (“to bustle about”), further origin uncertain.
Questions about saying fossick
How do you pronounce fossick?
Say FOS-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fossick?
Fossick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · ik.
Is fossick 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 /ˈfɒsɪk/ (FOS-ik).