How to pronounce mosh
Say it like MOSH. Mosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOSH.
What does mosh mean?
- To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild or aggressive movements.
- To intentionally jump into and collide with (another dancer) at a concert.
- The moshing style of dancing.“We had a great mosh at the gig.”
Where does mosh come from?
Possibly an alteration or deformation of mash.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mosh.
Questions about saying mosh
How do you pronounce mosh?
Say MOSH. The American pronunciation is /mɑʃ/. In British English it is /mɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mosh?
Mosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOSH.
Is mosh 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 /mɒʃ/ (MOSH).