How to Pronounce "abhor"
word
æbˈhɔɹ
ab-HOR
ɐbhˈɔː
ub-HAW
Definition
To strongly hate something, often because it is morally wrong or disgusting.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈhɔɹ
British English
ɐbhˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-HOR
UK
ub-HAW
Listen in Context
Many people abhor cruelty to animals.
She abhors cheating in any form.
I abhor violence in movies.
He claimed to abhor lying, but his actions said otherwise.