How to pronounce horde
Say it like HORD. Horde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horde 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 horde
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWD.
What does horde mean?
- A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
- A large number of people or things.“We were beset by a horde of street vendors who thought we were tourists and would buy their cheap souvenirs.”
- To travel en masse; to flock.
Where does horde come from?
Recorded in English since 1555.
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Questions about saying horde
How do you pronounce horde?
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 horde?
Horde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HORD.
Is horde 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 horde?
Horde sounds the same as hoard in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.