How to Pronounce Honoured

To pronounce "honoured", say HON-our-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒnəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɒnəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “honoured”

"honoured" has 3 syllables: hon-our-ed. It rhymes with honored and dishonored, if that helps it stick.

What does honoured mean?

verb

  1. To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

    “The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.”

  2. To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

    “I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.”

adjective

  1. Respected, having received honour.

Synonyms

worthy

Antonyms

contemptdespise

Words that rhyme with honoured

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

honoreddishonoredconard

Related words

honoredworthyhonourablehonorhonorablehomageexemplaryrespected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "honoured"?▾

"Honoured" has 3 syllables: hon · our · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "honoured"?▾

The IPA transcription of "honoured" is /ˈɒnəd/.

What does "honoured" mean?▾

Honoured: To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

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