How to Pronounce "horse and buggy"
expression
HORS-and-BUH-gee
HAWS-and-BUG-ee
Definition
A small vehicle pulled by a horse, used for travel before cars were common. Also used to refer to old-fashioned ways or technology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹs/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbəɡi
British English
hˈɔːs/ /ˈænd/ /bˈʌɡi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HORS-and-BUH-gee
UK
HAWS-and-BUG-ee
Listen in Context
People used a horse and buggy to travel before cars existed.
The horse and buggy moved slowly down the road.
My great-grandparents owned a horse and buggy.
Wow, this old phone is totally horse and buggy!