How to Pronounce Hone

To pronounce "hone", say HON-e — 2 syllables, IPA /həʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/həʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hone”

"hone" has 2 syllables: hon-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hoehn, hoehne, hoen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hone mean?

noun

  1. A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.
  2. A machine tool used in the manufacture of precision bores.

verb

  1. To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
  2. To use a hone to produce a precision bore.

Words that rhyme with hone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hone"?▾

"Hone" has 2 syllables: hon · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hone" is /həʊn/.

What does "hone" mean?▾

Hone: A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

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