How to pronounce hoards
Say it like HORDZ. Hoards is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hoards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWDZ.
What does hoards mean?
- plural of hoard How to pronounce hoard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hoard How to pronounce hoard
Words that rhyme with hoards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoards.
Questions about saying hoards
How do you pronounce hoards?
Say HORDZ. The American pronunciation is /hɔrdz/. In British English it is /hɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoards?
Hoards is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HORDZ.
Is hoards 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 /hɔːdz/ (HAWDZ).