How to pronounce Mosul
Say it like MOH-sul. Mosul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mosul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Mosul
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-sul.
What does Mosul mean?
- The capital city of the Nineveh governorate, Iraq.
Words that rhyme with Mosul
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Questions about saying Mosul
How do you pronounce Mosul?
Say MOH-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊsəl/. In British English it is /ˈməʊsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mosul?
Mosul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · sul.
Is Mosul pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊsəl/ (MOH-sul).