How to Pronounce Honorific

To pronounce "honorific", say HON-or-if-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “honorific”

"honorific" has 4 syllables: hon-or-if-ic. It rhymes with specific and terrific, if that helps it stick.

What does honorific mean?

noun

  1. A title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor)
  2. A term of respect; respectful language.

adjective

  1. Showing or conferring honour and respect.
  2. Based on or valuing honor

Antonyms

derogatory

Words that rhyme with honorific

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

specificterrificprolifichorrificscientifichieroglyphicintraspecificnonspecificunscientificpseudoscientifictranspacificautopacific

Related words

respectfulmisterfellowladymissmadameknightshipsignora

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honorific"?▾

"Honorific" has 4 syllables: hon · or · if · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "honorific"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honorific" is /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/.

What does "honorific" mean?▾

Honorific: A title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor)

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