How Do You Spell AM ABHORRENT?

Pronunciation: [am ɐbhˈɒɹənt] (IPA)

The phrase "am abhorrent" is often misspelled due to its complexity. It is pronounced /æm əbˈhɔːrənt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" in "am" is pronounced as the short "a" sound, while the "o" in "abhorrent" sounds like the open "o" sound. The "rr" is pronounced with a trilled "r" sound. It's important to remember that the second "h" in "abhorrent" is silent. This word means to be repelled by something or someone.

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Common Misspellings for AM ABHORRENT

  • zm abhorrent
  • sm abhorrent
  • wm abhorrent
  • qm abhorrent
  • an abhorrent
  • ak abhorrent
  • aj abhorrent
  • am zbhorrent
  • am sbhorrent
  • am wbhorrent
  • am qbhorrent
  • am avhorrent
  • am anhorrent
  • am ahhorrent
  • am aghorrent
  • am abgorrent
  • am abborrent
  • am abnorrent
  • am abjorrent
  • am abuorrent

Etymology of AM ABHORRENT

The word "abhorrent" comes from the Latin word "abhorrere", which is formed by the combination of "ab-" (meaning "away from") and "horrere" (meaning "to tremble" or "to shudder"). In Latin, the term originally had a more literal sense, referring to the act of physically recoiling in horror or disgust. Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to its current usage, describing something that is loathsome, repugnant, or morally reprehensible. The addition of the prefix "am-" does not modify the etymology significantly; it merely functions as an intensifier, emphasizing the intensity of abhorrence.