How to pronounce hoes
Say it like HOHZ. Hoes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hoes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHZ.
What does hoes mean?
- plural of hoe
- plural of ho
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hoe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ho
Words that rhyme with hoes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoes.
Words that sound like hoes
Questions about saying hoes
How do you pronounce hoes?
Say HOHZ. The American pronunciation is /hoʊz/. In British English it is /həʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoes?
Hoes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHZ.
Is hoes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həʊz/ (HOHZ).
What words sound the same as hoes?
Hoes sounds the same as hose in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.