How to pronounce hoser
Say it like HOH-zer. Hoser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hoser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-zuh.
What does hoser mean?
- One who operates a hose, e.g. a fire hose or a garden hose.
- One that hoses, i.e. hurts someone badly.
- A person (especially a farmer) who siphons gasoline out of a vehicle or piece of equipment.
Where does hoser come from?
From hose + -er. The Canadian senses originally derive from hose (“to siphon gasoline from automobile gas tanks”), in reference to farmers who siphoned gas from farming vehicles; they were later reinforced by use to describe the players on
Words that rhyme with hoser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoser.
Questions about saying hoser
How do you pronounce hoser?
Say HOH-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoser?
Hoser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · zer.
Is hoser 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 /ˈhəʊzə/ (HOH-zuh).