How to pronounce goss
Say it like GAWS. Goss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of goss
American and British speakers say goss in essentially the same way: /ɡɔs/ in the US and /ɡɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOS.
What does goss mean?
- Gossip.“The hottest goss in celeb-land today is that Angelina Jolie is jealous of her fella's relationship with his ex-wife.”
Where does goss come from?
Clipping of gossip.
Words that rhyme with goss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goss.
Questions about saying goss
How do you pronounce goss?
Say GAWS. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔs/. In British English it is /ɡɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goss?
Goss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say goss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔs/ and the British form is /ɡɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.