How to Pronounce Honey

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhʌni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “honey”

"honey" has 2 syllables: hon-ey. It rhymes with funny and dunny, if that helps it stick.

What does honey mean?

noun

  1. A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.
  2. A variety of this substance.

verb

  1. To sweeten; to make agreeable.
  2. To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments.

adjective

  1. Involving or resembling honey.
  2. Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like most types of honey.

Synonyms

meldarlingsweetie

Words that rhyme with honey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

funnydunnysquinymoneygunnysquinnytunnyblini

Related words

coloredchromaticdearestlovebeloveddearpeacabbage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honey"?▾

"Honey" has 2 syllables: hon · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "honey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honey" is /ˈhʌni/.

What does "honey" mean?▾

Honey: A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.

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