How to pronounce "hori" in English
ˈhɔːri
HOR·ee
Primary stress: HOR
Hear native speakers say hori in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “hori”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
HOR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
ee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("HOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "hori" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Which is why in Iran, when you want someone to wear their fancy clothes, you say la boss polo hori, which means rice eating clothes.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“test drive their latest racer on the castal track among the drivers is hori”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mexico City hori's family lives 20 km east of the center of this”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “hori”
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Which is why in Iran, when you want someone to wear their fancy clothes, you say la boss polo hori, which means rice eating clothes.
Hear it in context: “hori”
3 clipsThe English word “hori” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈhɔːri (phonetic respelling: HOR-ee). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (HOR · ee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (HOR). Grammatically, “hori” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “hori” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:29
“and my clothes are the reason I'm getting this food. Which is why in Iran, when you want someone to wear their fancy clothes, you say la boss polo hori, which means rice eating clothes. you say la boss polo hori, which means rice eating clothes.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @15:25
“series a formula student team sponsored by seat has an exclusive opportunity to test drive their latest racer on the castal track among the drivers is hori Jan he listens attentively as the designers go over the car's”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:13
“the Journey Begins in the heart of Mexico at an altitude of 2200 m in Mexico City hori's family lives 20 km east of the center of this megalopolis the first people of modern times to settle in the a Coyle came in”
Definition & Meaning: “hori”
- A Māori.
Example Sentences (3)
- ““I'm a typical hori after all, made to work on the chain, or be a factory hand, not try for high places.””
- “Which is why in Iran, when you want someone to wear their fancy clothes, you say la boss polo hori, which means rice eating clothes.”
- “test drive their latest racer on the castal track among the drivers is hori”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “hori”
- Pronunciation:
- HOR-ee
- Syllables:
- HOR · ee
- Written Hyphenation:
- ho · ri
- Primary stress:
- HOR
- IPA:
- ˈhɔːri
- Hear it in context
- hori
Words that Rhyme with “hori”
-ɔriWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"hori" (⁄ˈhɔːri⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "hori" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about hori
How do you pronounce “hori”?
“hori” is pronounced ⁄ˈhɔːri⁄ (HOR-ee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “hori”?
“hori” has 2 syllables: HOR · ee.
Where is the stress in “hori”?
The primary stress in “hori” is on “HOR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “hori” mean?
A Māori.
How can I hear “hori” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “hori” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “hori”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).