The word "gossypose" is spelled with two syllables- "gos" and "sy-pose". The first syllable "gos" is pronounced as /ɡɑs/, whereas the second syllable "sy-pose" is pronounced as /ˈsɪp oʊz/. The word "gossypose" is used to refer to a type of sugar that is derived from cottonseed oil. Its spelling is a combination of the words "gossypol" and "sucrose". Due to its unique spelling and pronunciation, this word may be unfamiliar to many people.