How to pronounce clotheshorse
Say it like KLOHZ-hors. Clotheshorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHZ).
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- KLOHZ
- hors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clotheshorse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- horsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of clotheshorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOHZ-haws.
What does clotheshorse mean?
- A frame on which laundry is hung to dry.
Where does clotheshorse come from?
From clothes + horse.
Questions about saying clotheshorse
How do you pronounce clotheshorse?
Say KLOHZ-hors. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊzˌhɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊzˌhɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clotheshorse?
Clotheshorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHZ). Broken into parts: KLOHZ · hors.
Is clotheshorse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkləʊzˌhɔːs/ (KLOHZ-haws).