How to Pronounce Fossa

To pronounce "fossa", say FOSS-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɑsə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfɑsə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fossa”

"fossa" has 2 syllables: foss-a. It rhymes with glossa and causa, if that helps it stick.

What does fossa mean?

noun

  1. A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.
  2. A long, narrow, shallow depression on the body of an extraterrestrial body, such as a planet or moon.

Words that rhyme with fossa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glossacausacasakielbasacorsadasacossabenincasaenasaalcasa

Related words

pitdepressionrecessconcavitycavityhollowbasin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fossa"?▾

"Fossa" has 2 syllables: foss · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "fossa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fossa" is /ˈfɑsə/.

What does "fossa" mean?▾

Fossa: A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.

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