To pronounce "horrid", say HORR-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒɹɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɒɹɪd/
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"horrid" has 2 syllables: horr-id. It rhymes with torrid and florid, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Horrid" has 2 syllables: horr · id.
The IPA transcription of "horrid" is /ˈhɒɹɪd/.
Horrid: Bristling, rough, rugged.
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