How to pronounce hoosiers
Say it like HOO-zyerz. Hoosiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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US American/ˈhuzjɚz/HOO-zyerz
UK British/ˈhuːzjəz/HOO-zyuz
- HOO
- zyerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoosiers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zyerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hoosiers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOO-zyuz.
What does hoosiers mean?
noun
- plural of hoosier How to pronounce hoosier
Questions about saying hoosiers
How do you pronounce hoosiers?
Say HOO-zyerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuzjɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhuːzjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoosiers?
Hoosiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · zyerz.
Is hoosiers 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 /ˈhuːzjəz/ (HOO-zyuz).