How to Pronounce "horror show"
expression
ˈhɔɹɝ/ /ˈʃoʊ
HAWR-er-shoh
hˈɒɹɐ/ /ʃˈəʊ
HOR-uh-shoh
Definition
Literally, a performance or movie designed to frighten people. Informally, it also means a situation that is extremely bad, chaotic, or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹɝ/ /ˈʃoʊ
British English
hˈɒɹɐ/ /ʃˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWR-er-shoh
UK
HOR-uh-shoh
Listen in Context
The movie last night was a real horror show.
The kitchen after the party was a complete horror show.
His first attempt at baking turned into a horror show.
The project launch was a total horror show—nothing worked as planned.