How to pronounce hosing
Say it like HOH-zing. Hosing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hosing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-zing.
What does hosing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hose How to pronounce hose
- A spraying or washing with a hose.
Where does hosing come from?
From hose + -ing (present participle ending).
Words that rhyme with hosing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hosing.
Questions about saying hosing
How do you pronounce hosing?
Say HOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosing?
Hosing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · zing.
Is hosing 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 /ˈhəʊzɪŋ/ (HOH-zing).