How to pronounce hoard
Say it like HORD. Hoard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hoard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWD.
What does hoard mean?
- A hidden supply or fund.“a hoard of provisions; a hoard of money”
- A cache of valuable objects or artefacts; a trove.
- A hoarding (temporary structure used during construction).
- A projecting structure (especially of wood) in a fortification, somewhat similar to and later superseded by the brattice.
- A hoarding (billboard).
- To amass, usually for one's own private collection.
- To save or reserve in one's mind for a future need or use.
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Words that rhyme with hoard
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Words that sound like hoard
Questions about saying hoard
How do you pronounce hoard?
Say HORD. The American pronunciation is /hɔrd/. In British English it is /hɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoard?
Hoard is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HORD.
Is hoard 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 /hɔːd/ (HAWD).
What words sound the same as hoard?
Hoard sounds the same as horde in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.