How to pronounce tussock
Say it like TUHS-uk. Tussock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS).
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- TUHS
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tussock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tussock
American and British speakers say tussock in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌsək/ in the US and /ˈtʌsək/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHS-uk.
What does tussock mean?
- A tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock.
- Tussock grass.
Where does tussock come from?
Uncertain. Likely from or related to tusk + -ock (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying tussock
How do you pronounce tussock?
Say TUHS-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌsək/. In British English it is /ˈtʌsək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tussock?
Tussock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS). Broken into parts: TUHS · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say tussock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌsək/ and the British form is /ˈtʌsək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.