How to Pronounce "horace"
word
/ˈhɔɹəs/, /ˈhɔɹɪs/
HOR-uhs, HOR-is
/ˈhɒɹɪs/
HO-ris
Definition
A male first name. It is also commonly used to refer to Horace, the famous ancient Roman poet, depending on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɔɹəs/, /ˈhɔɹɪs/
British English
/ˈhɒɹɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOR-uhs, HOR-is
UK
HO-ris
Listen in Context
My grandfather's name was Horace.
Horace is waiting outside the school.
We read a poem by Horace in class.
I didn't expect Horace to remember my birthday, but he did.