How to pronounce wordhoard
Say it like WURD-hord. Wordhoard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD).
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- WURD
- hord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wordhoard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- hordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wordhoard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURD-hawd.
What does wordhoard mean?
- Vocabulary; the totality of words of a language or a person.
- Thesaurus.
Where does wordhoard come from?
A modern revival of Old English wordhord (“treasury of words”).
Questions about saying wordhoard
How do you pronounce wordhoard?
Say WURD-hord. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdˌhoʊrd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdˌhɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wordhoard?
Wordhoard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURD). Broken into parts: WURD · hord.
Is wordhoard 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 /ˈwɜːdˌhɔːd/ (WURD-hawd).