hose

How to Split "hose" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

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

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hose:

• IPA: /həʊz/

📖 Definitions

1. hose (countable and uncountable, plural hoses or hosen)
2. hose (third-person singular simple present hoses, present participle hosing, simple past and past participle hosed)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English hose (“leggings, hose”), from Old English hose, hosa (“hose, leggings”), from Proto-West Germanic *hosā, from Proto-Germanic *husǭ (“coverings, leggings, trousers”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kewH- (“to cover”). Cognate with West Frisian hoas (“hose”), Dutch hoos (“stocking, water-hose”), German Hose (“trousers”); also, Tocharian A kać (“skin”), Russian кишка́ (kišká, “gut”), Ancient Greek κύστις (kústis, “bladder”)...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down hose 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 hose with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
hose	2	ho·se
hasheesh	2	ha-sheesh
high	1	high
hug	1	hug
highway	1	highway

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to hose:

hos, hosp, host, Hosea, hosier, hostel, hosanna, hosiery.