horror

/ˈhɔrər/

Syllables hor·ror

Stress HOR-ror

Phonics Breakdown

hor

/hɔr/

r-controlled or

ror

/rər/

er schwa

Meaning

a feeling of great fear, shock, or disgust

Sound Reference

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hor=/hɔr/(horn) + ror=/rər/(terror)

Example

She screamed in horror when she saw the accident.