How to Pronounce "hordes"
word
ˈhɔɹdz
HORDZ
hˈɔːdz
HAWDZ
Definition
Large groups of people or animals, usually moving together, often with the idea of being a little wild, chaotic, or overwhelming.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹdz
British English
hˈɔːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HORDZ
UK
HAWDZ
Listen in Context
There were hordes of people at the concert.
The city is famous for hordes of tourists in summer.
We saw hordes of ants in the garden.
Every Black Friday, hordes of shoppers rush into stores as soon as they open.