How to pronounce mossie
Say it like MOS-ee. Mossie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOS).
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- MOS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mossie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mossie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOZ-ee.
What does mossie mean?
- Any of various species of sparrow, especially Passer melanurus.
- A mosquito.
Where does mossie come from?
From Afrikaans, from Dutch mus (“a sparrow”).
Words that rhyme with mossie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mossie.
Questions about saying mossie
How do you pronounce mossie?
Say MOS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑsi/. In British English it is /ˈmɒzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mossie?
Mossie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOS). Broken into parts: MOS · ee.
Is mossie 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 /ˈmɒzi/ (MOZ-ee).