How to pronounce gossan
Say it like GOS-un. Gossan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS).
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- GOS
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gossan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-un.
What does gossan mean?
- Rust-colored (weatherized and oxidized) rock or mineral deposits, forming the upper part or outcrop of a metallic vein.
Where does gossan come from?
Borrowed in the 1770s from Cornish gossen, from gōs (“blood”), from Old Cornish guit (compare Proto-Celtic *wolis).
Questions about saying gossan
How do you pronounce gossan?
Say GOS-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossan?
Gossan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS). Broken into parts: GOS · un.
Is gossan 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 /ˈɡɒsən/ (GOS-un).