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horrible

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈhɒrəbəl

Examples:

The aftermath of the fight was horrible.

The horrible party was a nightmare.

The reception of the car was horrible.

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Common mistakes of horrible pronunciation

Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hor-ˈri-ble". The correct pronunciation places primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈhɔːr.ə.bəl" (UK) or "ˈhɔr.ə.bəl" (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "horrible" with an "o" sound like in "hot", saying "ˈhɔr.ə.bəl". The correct vowel sound is more like in "or": "ˈhɔːr.ə.bəl" (UK) or "ˈhɔr.ə.bəl" (US). Tip: Practice saying "or" to get the right vowel sound.
Syllable omission: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈhɔr.bəl". The correct pronunciation includes all three syllables: "ˈhɔːr.ə.bəl" (UK) or "ˈhɔr.ə.bəl" (US). Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each one.
Final "ble" sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "bəl" instead of "bəl". The correct pronunciation is "bəl" in both variants. Tip: Focus on the "ble" ending by practicing with words like "able" or "table".
Overemphasizing the "h": Some speakers may pronounce "horrible" with an exaggerated "h" sound, making it sound awkward. The "h" should be soft, as in "horrible". Tip: Keep the "h" subtle and blend it smoothly into the word.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "horrible" in American English?

In American English, "horrible" is pronounced as /ˈhɔr.ə.bəl/, with the primary stress on the first syllable. The "o" sounds like the "o" in "more," and the "i" is pronounced as a schwa, sounding like "uh."

What is the British pronunciation of "horrible"?

In British English, "horrible" is pronounced as /ˈhɒr.ɪ.bəl/, where the first syllable is stressed as well. The "o" in this case sounds like the "o" in "hot," and the "i" is more pronounced, sounding like "ih."

Is there a common mistake when saying "horrible"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "hor-RI-ble" instead of the correct "HOR-rible." Remember, the stress should always be on the first syllable to sound natural.

How many syllables are in the word "horrible"?

The word "horrible" has three syllables: "hor," "i," and "ble." It is important to pronounce each syllable clearly, especially the schwa sound in the second syllable.