How to pronounce horseradished
Say it like HORS-rad-isht. Horseradished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- rad
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horseradished 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.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of horseradished
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-rad-isht.
What does horseradished mean?
- Seasoned or flavored with horseradish.
Where does horseradished come from?
From horseradish + -ed.
Questions about saying horseradished
How do you pronounce horseradished?
Say HORS-rad-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsrædɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsrædɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horseradished?
Horseradished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · rad · isht.
Is horseradished 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 /ˈhɔːsrædɪʃt/ (HAWS-rad-isht).