How to Pronounce Abhors

To pronounce "abhors", say ABH-ors — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

ABH-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “abhors”

"abhors" has 2 syllables: abh-ors. It rhymes with corps and drawers, if that helps it stick.

What does abhors mean?

verb

  1. To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.

    “I absolutely abhor being stuck in traffic jams”

  2. To fill with horror or disgust.

Words that rhyme with abhors

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborspoursimplores

Related words

loatheexecrateabominatedetestshatehatesloathesrefuses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abhors"?▾

"Abhors" has 2 syllables: abh · ors.

What does "abhors" mean?▾

Abhors: To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.

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