How to pronounce horst
Say it like HORST. Horst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HORST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of horst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWST.
What does horst mean?
- A block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has been raised relative to the surrounding area.
Where does horst come from?
From German Horst (“heap”).
Words that rhyme with horst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of horst.
Questions about saying horst
How do you pronounce horst?
Say HORST. The American pronunciation is /hɔrst/. In British English it is /hɔːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horst?
Horst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HORST.
Is horst 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 /hɔːst/ (HAWST).