How to Pronounce Tussah

To pronounce "tussah", say TUSS-ah — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

TUSS-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “tussah”

"tussah" has 2 syllables: tuss-ah. It rhymes with crissa and brisa, if that helps it stick.

What does tussah mean?

noun

  1. A deep gold-coloured silk produced from larvae of several species of silk worms belonging to the moth genus Antheraea
  2. Any of the moth species used to produce tussar silk

Words that rhyme with tussah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crissabrisaprisamusca

Related words

tussoretussurtussertussehtussortuxiekhuskhus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tussah"?▾

"Tussah" has 2 syllables: tuss · ah.

What does "tussah" mean?▾

Tussah: A deep gold-coloured silk produced from larvae of several species of silk worms belonging to the moth genus Antheraea

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