How to pronounce moccasin
Say it like MAH-kuh-sin. Moccasin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- kuh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moccasin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moccasin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-uh-sin.
What does moccasin mean?
- A traditional Native North American shoe, usually without a heel or sole, made of a piece of deerskin or other soft leather turned up at the edges which are either stitched together at the top of the shoe, or sewn to a vamp (a piece covering the top of the foot).
- A modern shoe with either a low or no heel resembling a traditional Native American moccasin in that the leather forming the sides of the shoe is stitched at the top.
- A light beige color, like that of a moccasin.
Where does moccasin come from?
From Powhatan makasin, mockasin, mawhcasuns (plural), from Proto-Algonquian *maxkeseni.
Questions about saying moccasin
How do you pronounce moccasin?
Say MAH-kuh-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkəsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkəsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moccasin?
Moccasin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · kuh · sin.
Is moccasin 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 /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ (MOK-uh-sin).