How to Pronounce "horrifying"
word
/ˈhɔɹəˌfaɪɪŋ/
HAWR-uh-fy-ing
/hˈɒɹɪfˌaɪɪŋ/
HOR-if-eye-ing
Definition
Extremely shocking, frightening, or upsetting; causing intense horror or fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɔɹəˌfaɪɪŋ/
British English
/hˈɒɹɪfˌaɪɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWR-uh-fy-ing
UK
HOR-if-eye-ing
Listen in Context
The movie was so horrifying that I couldn't sleep afterwards.
There was a horrifying accident on the highway last night.
The story she told was absolutely horrifying.
The crime scene photos were too horrifying for most people to look at.