How to Pronounce "horse and carriage"
expression
HORS and KAR-ij, KERR-ij
HAWS and KARR-ij
Definition
A vehicle pulled by one or more horses, often used in the past for transportation before cars were invented.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹs/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/, /ˈkɛɹədʒ
British English
hˈɔːs/ /ˈænd/ /kˈæɹɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HORS and KAR-ij, KERR-ij
UK
HAWS and KARR-ij
Listen in Context
The princess rode in a horse and carriage during the parade.
People used to travel by horse and carriage before cars existed.
They hired a horse and carriage for their wedding.
Taking a horse and carriage ride in the city is such a charming experience.