How to Pronounce Osmose

To pronounce "osmose", say OSM-os-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OSM-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “osmose”

"osmose" has 3 syllables: osm-os-e.

What does osmose mean?

verb

  1. To diffuse by osmosis.
  2. To cause to diffuse by osmosis.

noun

  1. The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
  2. Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

    “I was reading about chickens, and I guess I learned about hawks through osmosis.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "osmose"?▾

"Osmose" has 3 syllables: osm · os · e.

What does "osmose" mean?▾

Osmose: To diffuse by osmosis.

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