How to pronounce hose
Say it like HOHZ. Hose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHZ.
What does hose mean?
- socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
- man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet
- a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
- water with a hose“hose the lawn”
Where does hose come from?
The clothing senses were the original meaning, from which is derived the sense of a tube for fluids.
Words that rhyme with hose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hose.
Questions about saying hose
How do you pronounce hose?
Say HOHZ. The American pronunciation is /hoʊz/. In British English it is /həʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hose?
Hose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHZ.
Is hose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həʊz/ (HOHZ).