To pronounce "honest", say ON-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑnəst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
honest
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/ˈɑnəst/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ˈɒnɪst/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "honest" into 2 beats and lean on "HON" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with dishonest and pianist, if that helps it stick.
verb
adjective
“We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.”
“an honest account of events”
adverb
“It wasn’t my fault, honest.”
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To pronounce "honest", say ON-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑnəst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Honest" has 2 syllables: hon · est.
The IPA transcription of "honest" is /ˈɑnəst/.
Honest: To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
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