How to pronounce hosier
Say it like HOH-zher. Hosier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosier 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hosier
- 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-zhuh.
What does hosier mean?
- One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose.“William Blake's father was a hosier.”
Where does hosier come from?
From Middle English hosiere; equivalent to hose + -ier.
Words that rhyme with hosier
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Questions about saying hosier
How do you pronounce hosier?
Say HOH-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosier?
Hosier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · zher.
Is hosier 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 /ˈhəʊʒə/ (HOH-zhuh).