How to Pronounce Horsy

To pronounce "horsy", say HORSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhɔːsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈhɔːsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “horsy”

"horsy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with horsey and dorsi, if that helps it stick.

What does horsy mean?

noun

  1. A child's term or name for a horse.
  2. A game where a child rides on the back of another, who is on all fours.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to horses.
  2. Of a person or people, involved in breeding or riding horses.

Synonyms

gee-geehorsely

Words that rhyme with horsy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

horseydorsitorsidorsi-corsi

Related words

mountedhorseyequinehorselyhippicturfyhorse-operatichorotelic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horsy"?▾

"Horsy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "horsy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horsy" is /ˈhɔːsi/.

What does "horsy" mean?▾

Horsy: A child's term or name for a horse.

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