How to pronounce hoss
Say it like HAWS. Hoss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hoss
American and British speakers say hoss in essentially the same way: /hɔs/ in the US and /hɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOS.
What does hoss mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of horse.
- A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse.
- Term of address for a man.“What's up, hoss?”
Where does hoss come from?
A dialectal pronunciation of horse; see also 'oss in English dialects with h-dropping.
Words that rhyme with hoss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoss.
Questions about saying hoss
How do you pronounce hoss?
Say HAWS. The American pronunciation is /hɔs/. In British English it is /hɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoss?
Hoss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say hoss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɔs/ and the British form is /hɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.