How to Pronounce "horrific"
word
/hɔˈɹɪfɪk/
haw-RIF-ik
/hɒɹˈɪfɪk/
hor-IF-ik
Definition
Very shocking, frightening, or causing strong feelings of horror or disgust.
IPA Transcription
American English
/hɔˈɹɪfɪk/
British English
/hɒɹˈɪfɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
haw-RIF-ik
UK
hor-IF-ik
Listen in Context
The movie showed a horrific monster attacking the city.
There was a horrific accident on the highway last night.
They saw a horrific scene in the abandoned house.
Those news reports were so horrific I couldn't sleep all night.