English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Honor Pronunciation
Honor is pronounced AH-ner, IPA /ˈɑnɝ/.
AH-ner
US /ˈɑnɝ/ · UK /ˈɒnə/
Syllables: AH · ner (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: High respect or public recognition, or to show such respect to someone.
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Honor in a Sentence
- It is an honor to be asked.
- The university will honor her with a doctorate.
- He served with honor for twenty years.
Common Mispronunciations of Honor
Not HOH-nor
Say nothing at all for the h. Like honest and hour, this word kept a silent letter from French, which is why we write an honor and not a honor.
Not uh-NOR
Drop the second syllable to the weak er of teacher.
Tip: British English spells it honour, with a u, but says it the same way.
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