How to Pronounce Honorary

To pronounce "honorary", say HON-or-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

HON-or-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “honorary”

"honorary" has 3 syllables: hon-or-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does honorary mean?

noun

  1. An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.
  2. A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.

adjective

  1. Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.

    “honorary degree; honorary doctorate”

  2. Voluntary.

Words that rhyme with honorary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honorary"?▾

"Honorary" has 3 syllables: hon · or · ary.

What does "honorary" mean?▾

Honorary: An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.

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