How to Pronounce Moss

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

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/mɑs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “moss”

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

Sounds exactly like: mauss, mos — easy to mix up when writing.

What does moss mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).
  2. A kind or species of such plants.

verb

  1. To become covered with moss.

    “An oak whose boughs were mossed with age.”

  2. To cover (something) with moss.

Words that rhyme with moss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crossglosstossposdrossalbatrossembossfosscrisscrosssossdosshelios

Related words

eelgrasssphagnumlichenturffishesmoussemoosebrew

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moss"?▾

"Moss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "moss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moss" is /mɑs/.

What does "moss" mean?▾

Moss: Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).

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