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abhor
Phonetic Transcription:
əbˈhɔː
Examples:
I abhor racism and antisemitism.
I absolutely abhor the murderer.
I abhor racism and antisemitism and the like.
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Common mistakes of abhor pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "ab-HOR". The correct pronunciation is ˈæb.hɔr in US and ˈæb.hɔː in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable "ab".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "abhor" with an "o" sound, like "ab-hor". The correct vowel sound is "ɔ" in US and "ɔː" in UK. Tip: Practice saying "ab" clearly before moving to "hor".
- Overemphasizing the "h": Learners may pronounce "abhor" with an exaggerated "h" sound, making it sound like "ab-hor". The "h" should be soft and not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "h" light to maintain flow.
- Ignoring the "r": A common mistake is to drop the "r" at the end, saying "ab-ho". The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound, pronounced as "ɔr" in US and "ɔː" in UK. Tip: Ensure you finish with a clear "r" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "abhor" with "abhorred" or "abhorred", mispronouncing them. "Abhor" is pronounced ˈæb.hɔr in US and ˈæb.hɔː in UK, while "abhorred" adds a syllable. Tip: Memorize the differences in syllable count for clarity.