How to pronounce horses
Say it like HOR-suz. Horses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-siz.
What does horses mean?
- plural of horse How to pronounce horse
- Horsepower.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of horse How to pronounce horse
Words that sound like horses
- horse's
Questions about saying horses
How do you pronounce horses?
Say HOR-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsəz/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horses?
Horses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · suz.
Is horses 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 /ˈhɔːsɪz/ (HAW-siz).
What words sound the same as horses?
Horses sounds the same as horse's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.