How to pronounce fossor
Say it like FOS-er. Fossor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fossor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fossor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-uh.
What does fossor mean?
- A type of mole cricket, Gryllotalpa fossor, known for its digging abilities.
Where does fossor come from?
From Latin fossor (“digger; gravedigger”), from fodiō (“dig”).
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Questions about saying fossor
How do you pronounce fossor?
Say FOS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsər/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fossor?
Fossor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · er.
Is fossor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɒsə/ (FOS-uh).