How to pronounce horseradish
Say it like HORS-rad-ish. Horseradish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- rad
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horseradish 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.
- radKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of horseradish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-rad-ish.
What does horseradish mean?
- A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana, cultivated for its edible root.
- A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.
- Nonsense.
Where does horseradish come from?
From horse + radish.
Questions about saying horseradish
How do you pronounce horseradish?
Say HORS-rad-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsrædɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horseradish?
Horseradish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · rad · ish.
Is horseradish 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 /ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ/ (HAWS-rad-ish).