How to Pronounce Horsepower

To pronounce "horsepower", say HORS-ep-ow-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horsepower”

"horsepower" has 4 syllables: hors-ep-ow-er. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

What does horsepower mean?

noun

  1. Power derived from the motion of a horse.
  2. A non-metric unit of power (symbol hp) with various definitions, for different applications. The most common of them is probably the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.

Synonyms

hp

Words that rhyme with horsepower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

Related words

hphorsedrawbarpowerhousewattagepowerpuissancepotency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horsepower"?▾

"Horsepower" has 4 syllables: hors · ep · ow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "horsepower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horsepower" is /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/.

What does "horsepower" mean?▾

Horsepower: Power derived from the motion of a horse.

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