How to pronounce hassock
Say it like HAS-uk. Hassock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hassock. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HAS
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hassock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hassock
American and British speakers say hassock in essentially the same way: /ˈhæsək/ in the US and /ˈhæsək/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAS-uk.
What does hassock mean?
- A dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock.
- A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying.
- A thick cushion used as a seat; an ottoman or pouffe.
Where does hassock come from?
From Old English hassoc (“coarse grass”), of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with hassock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hassock.
Questions about saying hassock
How do you pronounce hassock?
Say HAS-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæsək/. In British English it is /ˈhæsək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hassock?
Hassock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAS). Broken into parts: HAS · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say hassock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæsək/ and the British form is /ˈhæsək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.