horse

How to Split "horse" into Syllables

The word horse is divided into 2 syllables: hor·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hor — 1st syllable
• se — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of horse:

• IPA: /hɔːs/

📖 Definitions

1. horse (countable and uncountable, plural horses)
2. A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English horse, hors, from Old English hors (“horse”), from Proto-West Germanic *hors, *hross, from Proto-Germanic *hrussą (“horse”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱr̥sós (“vehicle”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- (“to run”). Doublet of car and carrus. From Middle English horsen, from Old English horsian (“to horse, provide with horses”) and ġehorsian (“to horse, set or mount on a horse, supply with horses”), from the noun (see above). Unknown; probably ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down horse into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare horse with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
horse	2	hor·se
huarache	3	hua-ra-che
hears	1	hears
Harris	2	har-ris
hierarchy	2	hie-rarchy

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to horse:

hora, Horn, horde, Horne, horny, horsy, Horus, Horace.