How to pronounce honeydew
Say it like HUHN-eed-yoo. Honeydew has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- eed
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honeydew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of honeydew
American and British speakers say honeydew in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌnidˌju/ in the US and /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-id-yoo.
What does honeydew mean?
- A sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves and other plant parts by insects (especially aphids and scale insects) feeding on plant sap, or by fungi.
- A sweet liquid substance resembling the substance mentioned in sense 1, such as honey, nectar, or manna in the Bible.
- A blackish mold (often called sooty mold) produced by fungi of the order Dothideales, feeding on the substance mentioned in sense 1.
- Of a light green color, like the flesh of some honeydew melons.
Where does honeydew come from?
The adjective is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying honeydew
How do you pronounce honeydew?
Say HUHN-eed-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌnidˌju/. In British English it is /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honeydew?
Honeydew has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · eed · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say honeydew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌnidˌju/ and the British form is /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.