How to pronounce mosque
Say it like MOSK. Mosque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mɑsk/MOSK
UK British/mɒsk/MOSK
- MOSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mosque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mosque
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOSK.
Other ways to say mosque
Mosque also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MAWSK /mɔsk/
What does mosque mean?
noun
- (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
Questions about saying mosque
How do you pronounce mosque?
Say MOSK. The American pronunciation is /mɑsk/. In British English it is /mɒsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mosque?
Mosque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOSK.
Is mosque 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 /mɒsk/ (MOSK).