How to pronounce horrorsome
Say it like HOR-er-sum. Horrorsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- er
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horrorsome 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 "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horrorsome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOR-uh-sum.
What does horrorsome mean?
- Characterised or marked by horror.
Where does horrorsome come from?
From horror + -some.
Questions about saying horrorsome
How do you pronounce horrorsome?
Say HOR-er-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈhɒrəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horrorsome?
Horrorsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · er · sum.
Is horrorsome 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 /ˈhɒrəsəm/ (HOR-uh-sum).