How to Pronounce "hos"
word
/ˈhoʊ/
HOH
/hˈəʊz/
HOHZ
Definition
A very informal, old-fashioned shout to get someone’s attention, often used in stories or calling out to someone from a distance. Also used playfully or in folk songs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhoʊ/
British English
/hˈəʊz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOH
UK
HOHZ
Listen in Context
Suddenly, he called out, "Hos! Who goes there?"
The pirate shouted, "Hos! Lower the sails!"
In the old story, the king often yelled "Hos!" to summon his guards.
You might hear "hos!" in pirate movies, but no one says it nowadays.