How to pronounce hosey
Say it like HOH-zee. Hosey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosey 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hosey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-zee.
What does hosey mean?
- To bagsy; to shotgun (make a claim).
Words that rhyme with hosey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hosey.
Questions about saying hosey
How do you pronounce hosey?
Say HOH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosey?
Hosey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · zee.
Is hosey 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 /ˈhəʊzi/ (HOH-zee).