How to pronounce Honduras
Say it like hahn-DUUR-us. Honduras has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR).
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- hahn
- DUUR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honduras pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Honduras
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hon-DYOOR-rus.
What does Honduras mean?
- A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Honduras. Capital: Tegucigalpa.
Where does Honduras come from?
It may also come from the alleged Columbus quote, "Gracias a Dios que hemos salido de esas honduras" ("Thank god we have departed from those depths"), said during his fourth and final voyage in 1502.
Questions about saying Honduras
How do you pronounce Honduras?
Say hahn-DUUR-us. The American pronunciation is /hɑnˈdʊrəs/. In British English it is /hɒnˈdjʊərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Honduras?
Honduras has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR). Broken into parts: hahn · DUUR · us.
Is Honduras 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 /hɒnˈdjʊərəs/ (hon-DYOOR-rus).