How to pronounce racehorse
Say it like RAYS-hors. Racehorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYS).
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- RAYS
- hors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racehorse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- horsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of racehorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYS-haws.
What does racehorse mean?
- A horse that competes in races.
- Any member of certain species of genus Congiopodus.
Where does racehorse come from?
From race + horse.
Questions about saying racehorse
How do you pronounce racehorse?
Say RAYS-hors. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪsˌhɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈreɪsˌhɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racehorse?
Racehorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYS). Broken into parts: RAYS · hors.
Is racehorse 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 /ˈreɪsˌhɔːs/ (RAYS-haws).