How to pronounce abhorrent
Say it like ab-HOR-unt. Abhorrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOR).
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- ab
- HOR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhorrent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abhorrent
American and British speakers say abhorrent in essentially the same way: /æbˈhɔrənt/ in the US and /æbˈhɒrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-HOR-unt.
What does abhorrent mean?
- Contrary to something; discordant.
- Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
- Detestable or repugnant.
Where does abhorrent come from?
Borrowed from Latin abhorrēns, abhorrēntis, present active participle of abhorreō (“abhor”).
Words that rhyme with abhorrent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abhorrent.
Questions about saying abhorrent
How do you pronounce abhorrent?
Say ab-HOR-unt. The American pronunciation is /æbˈhɔrənt/. In British English it is /æbˈhɒrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhorrent?
Abhorrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOR). Broken into parts: ab · HOR · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say abhorrent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈhɔrənt/ and the British form is /æbˈhɒrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.