How to pronounce horsey
Say it like HOR-see. Horsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsey 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of horsey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-see.
What does horsey mean?
- Alternative spelling of horsy.
- Alternative spelling of horsy.
Where does horsey come from?
From horse + -ey (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying horsey
How do you pronounce horsey?
Say HOR-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsi/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsey?
Horsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · see.
Is horsey 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 /ˈhɔːsi/ (HAW-see).