How to Pronounce Horrifies

To pronounce "horrifies", say HORR-if-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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HORR-if-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “horrifies”

"horrifies" has 3 syllables: horr-if-ies.

What does horrifies mean?

verb

  1. To cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.

    “The haunted house was horrifying, from one room to the next I felt more and more like I wasn’t going to survive.”

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How many syllables are in "horrifies"?▾

"Horrifies" has 3 syllables: horr · if · ies.

What does "horrifies" mean?▾

Horrifies: To cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.

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