How to pronounce horsely
Say it like HOR-slee. Horsely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsely 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of horsely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-slee.
What does horsely mean?
- Pertaining to, relating to, or similar to horses; horselike or equine.
Where does horsely come from?
From Middle English horsly, equivalent to horse + -ly.
Words that rhyme with horsely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of horsely.
Questions about saying horsely
How do you pronounce horsely?
Say HOR-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsli/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsely?
Horsely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · slee.
Is horsely 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 /ˈhɔːsli/ (HAW-slee).