How to pronounce mosses
Say it like MAW-suz. Mosses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW).
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- MAW
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mosses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mosses
American and British speakers say mosses in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔsəz/ in the US and /ˈmɒsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOS-uz.
What does mosses mean?
- plural of moss How to pronounce moss
- third-person singular simple present indicative of moss How to pronounce moss
Questions about saying mosses
How do you pronounce mosses?
Say MAW-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔsəz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mosses?
Mosses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW). Broken into parts: MAW · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say mosses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔsəz/ and the British form is /ˈmɒsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.