horse race meaning

UK /hɔːs reɪs/ US /hɔrs reɪs/ 2 syllables

horse race (noun): a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting.

Definition of horse race

  1. a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting

    Type of: race

    Kinds: claiming race, selling race, harness race, stake race, steeplechase, thoroughbred race

How to pronounce horse race

horse race is pronounced /hɔːs reɪs/ in British English and /hɔrs reɪs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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