How to Pronounce Oz

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

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Letters

/aʊns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oz”

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

Sounds exactly like: ahs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does oz mean?

noun

  1. An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.
  2. A troy ounce, weighing 1/12 of a troy pound, or 480 grains, or 31.1035 grams.

noun

  1. A large wild feline, such as a lynx or cougar.
  2. Now specifically, the snow leopard, Uncia uncia.

Synonyms

℥

Words that rhyme with oz

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oz"?▾

"Oz" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oz"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oz" is /aʊns/.

What does "oz" mean?▾

Oz: An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.

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