How to pronounce dishorse
Say it like dis-HORS. Dishorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dishorse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dis
- HORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishorse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dishorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-HAWS.
What does dishorse mean?
- To unseat from a horse.
Where does dishorse come from?
From dis- + horse.
Words that rhyme with dishorse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dishorse.
Questions about saying dishorse
How do you pronounce dishorse?
Say dis-HORS. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈhɔrs/. In British English it is /dɪsˈhɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishorse?
Dishorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORS). Broken into parts: dis · HORS.
Is dishorse 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 /dɪsˈhɔːs/ (dis-HAWS).