How to pronounce horribler
Say it like HOR-ih-buh-ler. Horribler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- ih
- buh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horribler 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horribler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOR-ih-buh-luh.
What does horribler mean?
- comparative form of horrible: more horrible How to pronounce horrible
Questions about saying horribler
How do you pronounce horribler?
Say HOR-ih-buh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrɪbələr/. In British English it is /ˈhɒrɪbələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horribler?
Horribler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · ih · buh · ler.
Is horribler 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 /ˈhɒrɪbələ/ (HOR-ih-buh-luh).