How to pronounce horizon
Say it like huh-RY-zun. Horizon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- huh
- RY
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horizon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horizon
American and British speakers say horizon in essentially the same way: /həˈraɪzən/ in the US and /həˈraɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RY-zun.
What does horizon mean?
- the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
- the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated“It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge”
- a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land
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Questions about saying horizon
How do you pronounce horizon?
Say huh-RY-zun. The American pronunciation is /həˈraɪzən/. In British English it is /həˈraɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horizon?
Horizon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: huh · RY · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say horizon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈraɪzən/ and the British form is /həˈraɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.