How to pronounce horrification
Say it like hor-ih-fuh-KAY-shun. Horrification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- hor
- ih
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horrification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- horGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horrification
American and British speakers say horrification in essentially the same way: /ˌhɔrɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌhɒrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: hor-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does horrification mean?
- The act of horrifying, or state of being horrified.
- That which causes horror.
- The act of making or becoming horrifying.
Where does horrification come from?
From horror + -ification, or alternatively horrific + -ation.
Words that rhyme with horrification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of horrification.
Questions about saying horrification
How do you pronounce horrification?
Say hor-ih-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɔrɪfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhɒrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horrification?
Horrification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: hor · ih · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say horrification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɔrɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌhɒrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.