How to pronounce perhorresce
Say it like per-huh-RES. Perhorresce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- per
- huh
- RES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perhorresce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of perhorresce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-huh-RES.
What does perhorresce mean?
- To shudder (at).
Where does perhorresce come from?
From Latin perhorrēscere.
Words that rhyme with perhorresce
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Questions about saying perhorresce
How do you pronounce perhorresce?
Say per-huh-RES. The American pronunciation is /pɚhəˈrɛs/. In British English it is /pəhəˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perhorresce?
Perhorresce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: per · huh · RES.
Is perhorresce 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 /pəhəˈrɛs/ (puh-huh-RES).