How to pronounce oosik
Say it like OO-sik. Oosik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oosik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oosik
American and British speakers say oosik in essentially the same way: /ˈusɪk/ in the US and /ˈuːsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-sik.
What does oosik mean?
- The baculum (penile bone) of a walrus, often sold as a souvenir to tourists in Alaska.
Where does oosik come from?
From Inupiaq usuk (“penis”).
Questions about saying oosik
How do you pronounce oosik?
Say OO-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˈusɪk/. In British English it is /ˈuːsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oosik?
Oosik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say oosik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈusɪk/ and the British form is /ˈuːsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.