How to Pronounce Hon

To pronounce "hon", say HON — one syllable, IPA /hʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hʌn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hon”

"hon" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: haan, hohn, hahn, han — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hon mean?

noun

  1. (used only to address someone) Honey, sweetheart, a term of endearment; a friendly term of address.

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Words that rhyme with hon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

assemblymansessionlawmakermemberconferencemeetingtreasurytreasure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hon"?▾

"Hon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hon" is /hʌn/.

What does "hon" mean?▾

Hon: (used only to address someone) Honey, sweetheart, a term of endearment; a friendly term of address.

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