How to pronounce abhors
Say it like ab-HORZ. Abhors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORZ).
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US American/æbˈhoʊrz/ab-HORZ
UK British/æbˈhɔːz/ab-HAWZ
- ab
- HORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhors 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.
- HORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of abhors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-HAWZ.
What does abhors mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abhor How to pronounce abhor
Questions about saying abhors
How do you pronounce abhors?
Say ab-HORZ. The American pronunciation is /æbˈhoʊrz/. In British English it is /æbˈhɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhors?
Abhors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HORZ). Broken into parts: ab · HORZ.
Is abhors 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 /æbˈhɔːz/ (ab-HAWZ).