How to pronounce viscose
Say it like VIS-kohs. Viscose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- kohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of viscose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VIS-kohs.
What does viscose mean?
- A viscous orange-brown liquid obtained by chemical treatment of cellulose and used as the basis of manufacturing rayon and cellulose film.
- A fabric made from this material.
Where does viscose come from?
From Latin viscōsus, from viscum (“birdlime”); by surface analysis, visco- + -ose.
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Questions about saying viscose
How do you pronounce viscose?
Say VIS-kohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪskoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪskəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscose?
Viscose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · kohs.
Is viscose 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 /ˈvɪskəʊs/ (VIS-kohs).