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abhorrent
Phonetic Transcription:
əbˈhɒrənt
Examples:
Mocking the dead is abhorrent, and puerile.
American acquiescence to these attacks on humanity is abhorrent.
I personally find the practice abhorrent.
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Common mistakes of abhorrent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ab-HOR-rent" instead of the correct "AB-horrent". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /æbˈhɔːrənt/ (UK) and /æbˈhɔrənt/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "abhorrent" with a short "o" sound, saying "ab-hor-rent". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the "horr" part, which should have an "aw" sound, as in /hɔːr/ (UK) and /hɔr/ (US).
- Omitting the "h": A common mistake is to say "ab-orrent", dropping the "h". Tip: Always include the "h" sound at the beginning. It is essential for correct pronunciation, as in /æbˈhɔːrənt/ (UK) and /æbˈhɔrənt/ (US).
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some learners overemphasize the "r" sound, resulting in "ab-hor-rent" sounding too harsh. Tip: Keep the "r" softer and more fluid to maintain the natural flow of the word, as shown in its IPA pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "ent": Some pronounce the ending as "ent" with a strong "e" sound, leading to "ab-hor-rent". Tip: The final syllable should be pronounced lightly, almost like "ənt" in IPA: /æbˈhɔːrənt/ (UK) and /æbˈhɔrənt/ (US).