How to pronounce abhorred
Say it like ub-HORD. Abhorred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əbˈhɔrd/ub-HORD
UK British/əbˈhɔːd/ub-HAWD
- ub
- HORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhorred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of abhorred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-HAWD.
What does abhorred mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of abhor How to pronounce abhor
- Strongly disliked: hated, despised.
Words that rhyme with abhorred
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Questions about saying abhorred
How do you pronounce abhorred?
Say ub-HORD. The American pronunciation is /əbˈhɔrd/. In British English it is /əbˈhɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhorred?
Abhorred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORD). Broken into parts: ub · HORD.
Is abhorred pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˈhɔːd/ (ub-HAWD).