How to Pronounce Dishonor

To pronounce "dishonor", say DISH-on-or — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɑnəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪsˈɑnəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dishonor”

"dishonor" has 3 syllables: dish-on-or. It rhymes with fawner and donner, if that helps it stick.

What does dishonor mean?

noun

  1. Shame or disgrace.

    “You have brought dishonour upon the family.”

  2. Lack of honour or integrity.

verb

  1. To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

    “You have dishonoured the family.”

  2. To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.

Synonyms

unhonour

Words that rhyme with dishonor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fawnerdonnergoneryawnerdonarpawneroconnorpawnordoneroconner

Related words

dishonourdisgraceshameoutrageattaintviolateraperavish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dishonor"?▾

"Dishonor" has 3 syllables: dish · on · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "dishonor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dishonor" is /dɪsˈɑnəɹ/.

What does "dishonor" mean?▾

Dishonor: Shame or disgrace.

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