How to pronounce horizons
Say it like huh-RY-zunz. Horizons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- huh
- RY
- zunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horizons 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.
- zunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horizons
American and British speakers say horizons in essentially the same way: /həˈraɪzənz/ in the US and /həˈraɪzənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RY-zunz.
What does horizons mean?
- plural of horizon How to pronounce horizon
Questions about saying horizons
How do you pronounce horizons?
Say huh-RY-zunz. The American pronunciation is /həˈraɪzənz/. In British English it is /həˈraɪzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horizons?
Horizons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: huh · RY · zunz.
Do Americans and Brits say horizons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈraɪzənz/ and the British form is /həˈraɪzənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.