How to pronounce hoses
Say it like HOH-ziz. Hoses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊzɪz/HOH-ziz
UK British/ˈhəʊzɪz/HOH-ziz
- HOH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoses 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ziz.
What does hoses mean?
noun
- plural of hose How to pronounce hose
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hose How to pronounce hose
Questions about saying hoses
How do you pronounce hoses?
Say HOH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoses?
Hoses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ziz.
Is hoses 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 /ˈhəʊzɪz/ (HOH-ziz).