To pronounce "mosque", say MOSQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /mɒsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"mosque" has 2 syllables: mosq-ue. It rhymes with kiosk and mosk, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mosk — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“There's a mosque near where I live.”
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"Mosque" has 2 syllables: mosq · ue.
The IPA transcription of "mosque" is /mɒsk/.
Mosque: A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.
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