How to Pronounce Mosaic

To pronounce "mosaic", say MOS-aic — 2 syllables, IPA /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mosaic”

"mosaic" has 2 syllables: mos-aic. It rhymes with archaic and prosaic, if that helps it stick.

What does mosaic mean?

noun

  1. A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
  2. An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.

adjective

  1. (of an individual) Containing cells of varying genetic constitution.

Words that rhyme with mosaic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archaicprosaicformulaicdeltaicphotovoltaiccraicalgebraicdeoxyribonucleicribonucleicnucleicaltaicbayuk

Related words

tessellateddecoratedadornedtilingtilefabriccruciblejigsaw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mosaic"?▾

"Mosaic" has 2 syllables: mos · aic.

What is the IPA transcription of "mosaic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mosaic" is /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/.

What does "mosaic" mean?▾

Mosaic: A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.

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