How to pronounce hussar
Say it like HUHS-er. Hussar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS).
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US American/ˈhʌsɚ/HUHS-er
UK British/ˈhʌsə/HUHS-uh
- HUHS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hussar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hussar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHS-uh.
What does hussar mean?
noun
- A member of the light cavalry of any of several European armies.
Questions about saying hussar
How do you pronounce hussar?
Say HUHS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hussar?
Hussar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS). Broken into parts: HUHS · er.
Is hussar 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 /ˈhʌsə/ (HUHS-uh).