How to Pronounce Horde

To pronounce "horde", say HORD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /hɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/hɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “horde”

"horde" has 2 syllables: hord-e. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hoard, hord — easy to mix up when writing.

What does horde mean?

noun

  1. A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
  2. A large number of people.

    “We were beset by a horde of street vendors who thought we were tourists and would buy their cheap souvenirs.”

verb

  1. To travel en masse, to flock

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Words that rhyme with horde

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accordlordoverlordabhorreduntowardrewardsoaredimploredchordawardwarlordford

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horde"?▾

"Horde" has 2 syllables: hord · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "horde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horde" is /hɔːd/.

What does "horde" mean?▾

Horde: A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.

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