How to Pronounce Honeycomb

To pronounce "honeycomb", say HON-eyc-omb — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/. 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

/ˈhʌniːkəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “honeycomb”

"honeycomb" has 3 syllables: hon-eyc-omb. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does honeycomb mean?

noun

  1. A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees primarily of wax, to hold their larvae and for storing the honey to feed the larvae and to feed themselves during winter.
  2. (by extension) Any structure resembling a honeycomb.

    “The wood porch was a honeycomb of termite tunnels before we replaced it.”

verb

  1. To riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern.

    “Termites will honeycomb a porch made of untreated pine.”

Words that rhyme with honeycomb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomesloamrhizome

Related words

alveolatefaveolatecavitiedcellularpittedhoneybeebeehive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honeycomb"?▾

"Honeycomb" has 3 syllables: hon · eyc · omb.

What is the IPA transcription of "honeycomb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honeycomb" is /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/.

What does "honeycomb" mean?▾

Honeycomb: A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees primarily of wax, to hold their larvae and for storing the honey to feed the larvae and to feed themselves during winter.

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