How to Pronounce Horribly

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HORR-ibly

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"horribly" has 2 syllables: horr-ibly.

What does horribly mean?

adverb

  1. (manner) In a horrible way; very badly.

    “The beginning art students displayed their horribly executed paintings with hopeful faces.”

  2. (degree, often modifying a negative adverb or adjective) To an extreme degree or extent.

    “The man was horribly nice, yet she still wouldn't marry him.”

Synonyms

dreadfullyfrightfullygrislyhorrifyinglyterriblyterrifyinglyawfully

Related words

awfullydreadfullyappallinglyhideouslyhorrendouslyhorrificallyterriblybadly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horribly"?▾

"Horribly" has 2 syllables: horr · ibly.

What does "horribly" mean?▾

Horribly: (manner) In a horrible way; very badly.

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