How to Pronounce Honk

To pronounce "honk", say HONK — one syllable, IPA /hɒŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɒŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “honk”

"honk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bonk and conch, if that helps it stick.

What does honk mean?

noun

  1. The sound produced by a typical car horn.
  2. The cry of a goose.

verb

  1. To use a car horn.

    “They stood and observed how long it took for the other cars to honk.”

  2. To make a loud, harsh sound like a car horn.

interjection

  1. Imitation of car horn, used, for example, to clear a path for oneself.

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Words that rhyme with honk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bonkconchwankconkclonktwankcronkshonkplonkpronktroncgronk

Related words

tootbeepclaxonblarespewregorgeregurgitatedisgorge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honk"?▾

"Honk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "honk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honk" is /hɒŋk/.

What does "honk" mean?▾

Honk: The sound produced by a typical car horn.

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