How to Pronounce Honed

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/həʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “honed”

"honed" has 2 syllables: hon-ed. It rhymes with moaned and groaned, if that helps it stick.

What does honed mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To grumble.
  2. To pine, lament, or long.

adjective

  1. Made sharp.
  2. Made more accurate or precise.

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Words that rhyme with honed

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moanedgroanedbemoanedintonedtonedstonedpostponedboneddronedownedconedcloned

Related words

sharpenedsharpenhancedimprovedadvancedrefinedperfectperfected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honed"?▾

"Honed" has 2 syllables: hon · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "honed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honed" is /həʊnd/.

What does "honed" mean?▾

Honed: To sharpen with a hone; to whet.

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