How to Pronounce Hosed

To pronounce "hosed", say HOS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /həʊzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/həʊzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hosed”

"hosed" has 2 syllables: hos-ed. It rhymes with composed and enclosed, if that helps it stick.

What does hosed mean?

verb

  1. To water or spray with a hose.
  2. To deliver using a hose.

adjective

  1. Ruined, messed up.

Words that rhyme with hosed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

composedenclosedpredisposedimposeddisclosedexposeddisposedundisclosedjuxtaposedsuperimposedsupposedopposed

Related words

buggeredscrewedsprayedruinedpantihosedhosenedhockedhousedressed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hosed"?▾

"Hosed" has 2 syllables: hos · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hosed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hosed" is /həʊzd/.

What does "hosed" mean?▾

Hosed: To water or spray with a hose.

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