How to Pronounce "charley horse"
expression
CHAR-lee HORS
CHAR-lee HAWS
Definition
A sudden, painful muscle cramp, usually in the leg or foot, that often happens during exercise or at night.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɑɹɫi/ /ˈhɔɹs
British English
ˈtʃɑːli/ /hˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAR-lee HORS
UK
CHAR-lee HAWS
Listen in Context
I got a charley horse in my leg last night.
He stopped running because of a charley horse.
A charley horse can be very painful.
Woke up at 3 a.m. with a terrible charley horse!