How to Pronounce Hormones

To pronounce "hormones", say HORM-on-es — 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

HORM-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “hormones”

"hormones" has 3 syllables: horm-on-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does hormones mean?

noun

  1. Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
  2. A synthetic compound with the same activity.

Words that rhyme with hormones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbonescornerstones

Related words

disordersonespromotersmodulatorsautacoidsregulatorsmediators

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hormones"?▾

"Hormones" has 3 syllables: horm · on · es.

What does "hormones" mean?▾

Hormones: Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

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