How to pronounce horsing
Say it like HOR-sing. Horsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of horsing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-sing.
What does horsing mean?
- present participle and gerund of horse How to pronounce horse
- The military punishment of placing somebody on the back of another person, or on a wooden horse, etc., to be flogged.
Words that rhyme with horsing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of horsing.
Questions about saying horsing
How do you pronounce horsing?
Say HOR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsing?
Horsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · sing.
Is horsing 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 /ˈhɔːsɪŋ/ (HAW-sing).