How to pronounce mos
Say it like MAWS. Mos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of mos
American and British speakers say mos in essentially the same way: /mɔs/ in the US and /mɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOS.
What does mos mean?
- singular of mores (“moral norms or customs”) How to pronounce mores
- plural of mo (“month; molester”) How to pronounce mo
Words that rhyme with mos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mos.
Words that sound like mos
Questions about saying mos
How do you pronounce mos?
Say MAWS. The American pronunciation is /mɔs/. In British English it is /mɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mos?
Mos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say mos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɔs/ and the British form is /mɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mos?
Mos sounds the same as moss in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.