How to pronounce hoise
Say it like HOYZ. Hoise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hoise
American and British speakers say hoise in essentially the same way: /hɔɪz/ in the US and /hɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOYZ.
What does hoise mean?
- To hoist.
Where does hoise come from?
Probably from Middle Dutch hisen (modern Dutch hijsen) or Middle Low German hissen.
Words that rhyme with hoise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoise.
Questions about saying hoise
How do you pronounce hoise?
Say HOYZ. The American pronunciation is /hɔɪz/. In British English it is /hɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoise?
Hoise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hoise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɔɪz/ and the British form is /hɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.