How to Pronounce "wild horses"
expression
ˈwaɪɫd/ /ˈhɔɹsəz/, /ˈhɔɹsɪz
WYLD HOR-siz
wˈaɪld/ /hˈɔːsɪz
WYLD HAW-siz
Definition
Used literally for horses that live freely in the wild, and figuratively in the phrase 'wild horses couldn't make me' to mean nothing can force someone to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪɫd/ /ˈhɔɹsəz/, /ˈhɔɹsɪz
British English
wˈaɪld/ /hˈɔːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYLD HOR-siz
UK
WYLD HAW-siz
Listen in Context
Wild horses live freely on the plains.
Wild horses couldn't make me tell your secret.
Have you ever seen wild horses?
Wild horses couldn't keep me away from your wedding!