How to Pronounce Osier

To pronounce "osier", say OS-ier — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊzɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Letters

/ˈəʊzɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “osier”

"osier" has 2 syllables: os-ier. It rhymes with glossier and bossier, if that helps it stick.

What does osier mean?

noun

  1. A kind of willow, Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for basket work. The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow.
  2. One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

Words that rhyme with osier

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glossierbossiersaucier

Related words

willowdogwoodwickerholtsrenduozierwithy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "osier"?▾

"Osier" has 2 syllables: os · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "osier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "osier" is /ˈəʊzɪə/.

What does "osier" mean?▾

Osier: A kind of willow, Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for basket work. The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow.

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