How to pronounce mosey
Say it like MOH-zee. Mosey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mosey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mosey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-zee.
What does mosey mean?
- Hairy, furry.
- Close, muggy; misty, hazy.
- A fool, an idiot.
Where does mosey come from?
From moss + -y (apparently reflecting Middle English open vowel lengthening).
Words that rhyme with mosey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mosey.
Questions about saying mosey
How do you pronounce mosey?
Say MOH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈməʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mosey?
Mosey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · zee.
Is mosey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊzi/ (MOH-zee).