The word "oses" refers to a plural form of the chemical sugar molecules called "ose". In terms of pronunciation, "oses" is pronounced as /ˈoʊsɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The final "s" is pronounced as a voiced "z" sound, making it a plural ending. It is important to spell and pronounce "oses" correctly to avoid confusion when discussing the chemistry of sugars.