How to pronounce honeymooner
Say it like HUHN-ee-moo-ner. Honeymooner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ee
- moo
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honeymooner 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of honeymooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHN-ee-moo-nuh.
What does honeymooner mean?
- A person currently on their honeymoon.
Where does honeymooner come from?
From honeymoon + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying honeymooner
How do you pronounce honeymooner?
Say HUHN-ee-moo-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌniˌmunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌniˌmunə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honeymooner?
Honeymooner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ee · moo · ner.
Is honeymooner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhʌniˌmunə/ (HUHN-ee-moo-nuh).