How to Pronounce "horse around"
expression
ˈhɔɹs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
HORS-uh-ROUND
hˈɔːs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
HAWS-uh-ROUND
Definition
To play, behave in a silly way, or act rough, usually making noise and not being serious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
hˈɔːs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HORS-uh-ROUND
UK
HAWS-uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
The kids like to horse around in the playground.
Don't horse around in the classroom.
They were horsing around and broke a lamp.
Hey! Stop horsing around and help me clean up.