English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Honest Pronunciation
Honest is pronounced AH-nuhst, IPA /ˈɑnəst/.
AH-nuhst
US /ˈɑnəst/ · UK /ˈɒnɪst/
Syllables: AH · nuhst (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Truthful and fair, not given to lying or cheating.
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Honest in a Sentence
- To be honest, I had forgotten about it.
- She gave an honest answer even though it cost her the sale.
- He earns an honest living repairing bicycles.
Common Mispronunciations of Honest
Not HOH-nest
The h at the start is written but never said, which is why the word takes an rather than a in front of it. Hour, heir and honour behave the same way.
Not uh-NEST
Weight belongs on the opening vowel, AH. The ending reduces to a weak nuhst.
Tip: Start from the vowel: say on, then est. Nothing is sounded before it.
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