How to Pronounce Horehound

To pronounce "horehound", say HOR-eh-ound — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HOR-eh-ound

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💡 Tip for remembering “horehound”

"horehound" has 3 syllables: hor-eh-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does horehound mean?

noun

  1. Any plant of the genus Marrubium.
  2. Any plant of the genus Ballota.

Synonyms

common horehoundwhite horehoundmarrubium

Words that rhyme with horehound

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

hoarhoundmarrubiumbugleweedhammerworthorseminthyssophorsetailmasterwort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horehound"?▾

"Horehound" has 3 syllables: hor · eh · ound.

What does "horehound" mean?▾

Horehound: Any plant of the genus Marrubium.

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