How to Pronounce "abhorred"
word
əbˈhɔɹd
ub-HORD
ɐbhˈɔːd
ub-HAWD
Definition
Felt a strong hatred or disgust toward someone or something; to loathe intensely.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈhɔɹd
British English
ɐbhˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-HORD
UK
ub-HAWD
Listen in Context
Many people abhorred the idea of war.
The community abhorred dishonesty in any form.
He abhorred cruelty to animals.
She always abhorred gossip and avoided people who spread rumors.