How to Pronounce Fossorial

To pronounce "fossorial", say FOSS-or-ial — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FOSS-or-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “fossorial”

"fossorial" has 3 syllables: foss-or-ial.

What does fossorial mean?

noun

  1. Any digging animal (such as a mole)

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or adapted for digging or burrowing.

Related words

burrowingsubterraneanhymenopterafodientfossilogicalfossilologicalfossatorialexcavatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fossorial"?▾

"Fossorial" has 3 syllables: foss · or · ial.

What does "fossorial" mean?▾

Fossorial: Any digging animal (such as a mole)

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