How to pronounce abhorrence
Say it like ub-HOR-uns. Abhorrence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOR).
- ub
- HOR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhorrence 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.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abhorrence
American and British speakers say abhorrence in essentially the same way: /əbˈhɔrəns/ in the US and /əbˈhɒrənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-HOR-unts.
What does abhorrence mean?
- Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.
- A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.
Where does abhorrence come from?
From abhorrent + -ence.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- abhorrition
- abomination
- detestation
- execration
- loathing
- odium
Words that rhyme with abhorrence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abhorrence.
Questions about saying abhorrence
How do you pronounce abhorrence?
Say ub-HOR-uns. The American pronunciation is /əbˈhɔrəns/. In British English it is /əbˈhɒrənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhorrence?
Abhorrence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOR). Broken into parts: ub · HOR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say abhorrence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈhɔrəns/ and the British form is /əbˈhɒrənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.