Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'ho

/hoʊ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.22 in modern English

Syllables: 'ho
IPA: /hoʊ/

5

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Contraction of whore.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /hoʊ/

Inflected Forms

'hos (plural)

Homonyms

ho hoe

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce 'ho?: The recorded pronunciation is /hoʊ/.
What does 'ho mean?: Contraction of whore.

How to pronounce 'ho

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