How to Pronounce Moos

To pronounce "moos", say MOOS — one syllable, IPA /muːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/muːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “moos”

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

Sounds exactly like: muise — easy to mix up when writing.

What does moos mean?

noun

  1. The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.
  2. A foolish woman.

    “You silly moo! What did you do that for?”

verb

  1. Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

Synonyms

low

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Words that rhyme with moos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

lowlowsmoormosermozeemoomeymoirmoorer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moos"?▾

"Moos" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "moos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moos" is /muːz/.

What does "moos" mean?▾

Moos: The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.

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