How to pronounce hosiery
Say it like HOH-zhuh-ree. Hosiery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- zhuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosiery 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.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hosiery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-zhuh-ree.
What does hosiery mean?
- Undergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose.
- The business or art of a hosier; the practice of making hose.
- A shop selling such undergarments.
Where does hosiery come from?
From hosier + -y.
Questions about saying hosiery
How do you pronounce hosiery?
Say HOH-zhuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosiery?
Hosiery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · zhuh · ree.
Is hosiery 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 /ˈhəʊʒəri/ (HOH-zhuh-ree).