How to pronounce mossyback
Say it like MAW-see-bak. Mossyback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW).
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- MAW
- see
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mossyback 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mossyback
American and British speakers say mossyback in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔsiˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈmɒsibæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOS-ee-bak.
What does mossyback mean?
- A person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary; a mossback.
Questions about saying mossyback
How do you pronounce mossyback?
Say MAW-see-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔsiˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈmɒsibæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mossyback?
Mossyback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW). Broken into parts: MAW · see · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say mossyback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔsiˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈmɒsibæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.