How to Pronounce Horseshoe

To pronounce "horseshoe", say HORS-esh-oe — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horseshoe”

"horseshoe" has 3 syllables: hors-esh-oe. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does horseshoe mean?

noun

  1. The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.
  2. A U-shaped piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes.

verb

  1. To apply horseshoes to (a horse).

Synonyms

shoe

Words that rhyme with horseshoe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

shoelimulushorsenailshoeing-hornhorse-lockhorse-nailhorsehouseshoe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horseshoe"?▾

"Horseshoe" has 3 syllables: hors · esh · oe.

What is the IPA transcription of "horseshoe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horseshoe" is /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/.

What does "horseshoe" mean?▾

Horseshoe: The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.

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