How to pronounce Hondo
Say it like HON-doh. Hondo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HON).
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- HON
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hondo 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Hondo
- 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-doh.
What does Hondo mean?
- the central and largest of the four main islands of Japan; between the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean; regarded as the Japanese mainland
Words that rhyme with Hondo
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Questions about saying Hondo
How do you pronounce Hondo?
Say HON-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑndoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hondo?
Hondo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HON). Broken into parts: HON · doh.
Is Hondo 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 /ˈhɒndəʊ/ (HON-doh).