How to pronounce horehound
Say it like HOR-hownd. Horehound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horehound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- howndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of horehound
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-hownd.
What does horehound mean?
- Any plant of the genus Marrubium.
- especially, a herb of species (Marrubium vulgare, of the mint family, traditionally used as a cough remedy and to make a type of hard candy.
- Any plant of the genus Ballota.
Where does horehound come from?
From Middle English horehoune, from Old English hārhūne, hārehūne.
Questions about saying horehound
How do you pronounce horehound?
Say HOR-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrˌhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːˌhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horehound?
Horehound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · hownd.
Is horehound 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 /ˈhɑːˌhaʊnd/ (HAH-hownd).