How to pronounce mossback
Say it like MAWS-bak. Mossback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWS).
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- MAWS
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mossback 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.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mossback
American and British speakers say mossback in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔsˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈmɒsbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOS-bak.
What does mossback mean?
- Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”).
- A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back
- A common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina).
Questions about saying mossback
How do you pronounce mossback?
Say MAWS-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔsˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈmɒsbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mossback?
Mossback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWS). Broken into parts: MAWS · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say mossback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔsˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈmɒsbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.