How to pronounce moccasins
Say it like MOK-uh-sinz. Moccasins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK).
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- MOK
- uh
- sinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moccasins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moccasins
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-uh-sinz.
What does moccasins mean?
- plural of moccasin. How to pronounce moccasin
Questions about saying moccasins
How do you pronounce moccasins?
Say MOK-uh-sinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkəsɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒkəsɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moccasins?
Moccasins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK). Broken into parts: MOK · uh · sinz.
Is moccasins 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 /ˈmɒkəsɪnz/ (MOK-uh-sinz).