How to pronounce horsy
Say it like HOR-see. Horsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce horsy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOR
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsy 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 horsy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-see.
What does horsy mean?
- Of, relating to, or similar to horses.
- Involved in breeding or riding horses.
- Clumsy, clunky, bulky, inelegant, or unrefined.
- A child's term or name for a horse.
- A game where a child rides on the back of another, who is on all fours.
Where does horsy come from?
From horse + -y. Cognate with Middle Low German rössich (“horselike, equipped with a horse”).
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Questions about saying horsy
How do you pronounce horsy?
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 horsy?
Horsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · see.
Is horsy 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).