How many syllables in "horror"?

"horror" has 2 lettergrepen (hor - ror).

How to divide "horror"?

"horror" divides into 2 parts: hor · ror.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (hor... ror) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"horror": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hor·ror

Hoofdklemtoon

HOR-ror(hor · ror)● ○

Stress in "horror" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɔːr.ər⁄

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IPAˈhɔːr.ər

Lettergrepenhor·ror

Hoor in contextUS

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How many syllables in "horror"?: "horror" has 2 lettergrepen (hor - ror).
How to divide "horror"?: "horror" divides into 2 parts: hor · ror.
Where is the stress in "horror"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "horror"?: Say each syllable slowly (hor... ror) and listen on SayItVid.