How to Pronounce "Abhor"

Q: How do you pronounce Abhor?

Abhor is pronounced əbˈhɔːr. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Q: Is Abhor hard to pronounce?

Abhor is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is əbˈhɔːr.

Medium

IPA əbˈhɔːr

Syllables: ab·hor

What does "Abhor" mean?

verb

To regard with disgust and hatred; to detest deeply.

Example: "She abhors any form of cruelty toward animals."

Origin of "Abhor"

From Latin abhorrere meaning to shrink from, from ab meaning away and horrere meaning to shudder.

How to Say "Abhor"

🗣️ Step by Step

It sounds like ub-HOHR, with the stress on the second syllable 'HOHR'. The first syllable 'ub' is like 'uhb', and the second syllable 'HOHR' rhymes with 'more'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'AB-hor', incorrectly stressing the first syllable instead of the second.

💬 Example

She abhors any form of cruelty toward animals.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Abhor?

Abhor is pronounced əbˈhɔːr. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Is Abhor hard to pronounce?

Abhor is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is əbˈhɔːr.

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