How to Pronounce Byssus

To pronounce "byssus", say BYSSUS — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɪ.səs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈbɪ.səs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “byssus”

"byssus" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fuscous and viscus, if that helps it stick.

What does byssus mean?

noun

  1. An exceptionally fine and valuable fibre or cloth of ancient times. Originally used for fine flax and linens, the word was later extended to fine cottons, silks, and sea silk.
  2. The long fine silky filaments excreted by several mollusks (particularly Pinna nobilis) by which they attach themselves to the sea bed, and from which sea silk is manufactured.

Words that rhyme with byssus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fuscousviscusphthisiscuscustussisphysiscissuspertussisruscusclysiskuskusblissus

Related words

beardsea-catgutsea-blubberbathymodiolinebathybiusboselliid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "byssus"?▾

"Byssus" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "byssus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "byssus" is /ˈbɪ.səs/.

What does "byssus" mean?▾

Byssus: An exceptionally fine and valuable fibre or cloth of ancient times. Originally used for fine flax and linens, the word was later extended to fine cottons, silks, and sea silk.

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