How to pronounce horsemen
Say it like HORS-mun. Horsemen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsemen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horsemen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-mun.
What does horsemen mean?
- plural of horseman How to pronounce horseman
Words that rhyme with horsemen
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Words that sound like horsemen
Questions about saying horsemen
How do you pronounce horsemen?
Say HORS-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsemen?
Horsemen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · mun.
Is horsemen 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 /ˈhɔːsmən/ (HAWS-mun).
What words sound the same as horsemen?
Horsemen sounds the same as horseman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.