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Hoard Pronunciation

Hoard is pronounced HAWRD, IPA /ˈhɔrd/.

HAWRD

US /ˈhɔrd/  ·  UK /ˈhɔːd/

Syllables: HAWRD (1 syllable)

noun and verb: A store of something built up and hidden away, or to build up such a store.

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Hoard in a Sentence

  • A hoard of Roman coins was found under the field.
  • People started to hoard tinned food that spring.
  • His hoard of spare parts filled two sheds.

Common Mispronunciations of Hoard

Not HOH-erd

One syllable. The oa is a single long aw sound running straight into the r.

Tip: Hoard and horde are said identically. A hoard is a pile of things, a horde is a crowd of people.

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