How to pronounce horseflesh
Say it like HORS-flesh. Horseflesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- flesh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horseflesh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fleshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of horseflesh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-flesh.
What does horseflesh mean?
- The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.
- Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.“He is a good judge of horseflesh.”
- Bahama mahogany, wood from species Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.
- Of the color of horseflesh; of a peculiar reddish-brown hue.
Where does horseflesh come from?
From horse + flesh.
Questions about saying horseflesh
How do you pronounce horseflesh?
Say HORS-flesh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsˌflɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horseflesh?
Horseflesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · flesh.
Is horseflesh 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 /ˈhɔːsˌflɛʃ/ (HAWS-flesh).