How to Pronounce Horsemen

To pronounce "horsemen", say HORS-em-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːsmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɔːsmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horsemen”

"horsemen" has 3 syllables: hors-em-en. It rhymes with horseman and norsemen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: horseman, horsman — easy to mix up when writing.

What does horsemen mean?

noun

  1. A man who rides a horse.
  2. A soldier on horseback.

Synonyms

equestrian

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Words that rhyme with horsemen

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horsemannorsemenforesmanforsmanhorsman

Related words

cavalryhorsehorsebackpictriderridersjockeyscavaliers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horsemen"?▾

"Horsemen" has 3 syllables: hors · em · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "horsemen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horsemen" is /ˈhɔːsmən/.

What does "horsemen" mean?▾

Horsemen: A man who rides a horse.

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