How to Pronounce Honing

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhəʊnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “honing”

"honing" has 2 syllables: hon-ing. It rhymes with boning and droning, if that helps it stick.

What does honing 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.

noun

  1. The process by which something is honed.

Words that rhyme with honing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boningdroninggroaningmoaningintoningtoningconingjawboningcondoningbemoaningzoningcloning

Related words

perfectgrindingrefiningperfectingfine-tunerefinishrectifyhoney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honing"?▾

"Honing" has 2 syllables: hon · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "honing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honing" is /ˈhəʊnɪŋ/.

What does "honing" mean?▾

Honing: To sharpen with a hone; to whet.

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