How to Pronounce Horses

To pronounce "horses", say HORS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔrsəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈhɔrsəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horses”

"horses" has 2 syllables: hors-es. It rhymes with forces and endorses, if that helps it stick.

What does horses mean?

noun

Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.
Equipment with legs.

verb

To frolic, to act mischievously. (Usually followed by "around".)
To provide with a horse; supply horses for.

Synonyms

horsie nag prad steed knight pommel horse vaulting horse dobbin

Words that rhyme with horses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forces endorses reinforces courses sources discourses divorces enforces bourses concourses outsources

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horses"?▾

"Horses" has 2 syllables: hors · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "horses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horses" is /ˈhɔrsəs/.

What does "horses" mean?▾

Horses: Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.

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