How to pronounce honcho
Say it like HON-choh. Honcho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HON).
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- HON
- choh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honcho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of honcho
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HON-choh.
What does honcho mean?
- Boss, leader.
- To lead or manage.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with honcho
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Questions about saying honcho
How do you pronounce honcho?
Say HON-choh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑntʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒntʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honcho?
Honcho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HON). Broken into parts: HON · choh.
Is honcho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒntʃəʊ/ (HON-choh).