How to pronounce horoscope
Say it like HOR-uh-skohp. Horoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- uh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horoscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of horoscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOR-uh-skohp.
What does horoscope mean?
- The position of the planets and stars at the moment of someone's birth; a diagram of such positions.
- An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.
Questions about saying horoscope
How do you pronounce horoscope?
Say HOR-uh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrəˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈhɒrəskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horoscope?
Horoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · uh · skohp.
Is horoscope 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 /ˈhɒrəskəʊp/ (HOR-uh-skohp).