How to pronounce honeymooners
Say it like HUHN-ee-moo-nerz. Honeymooners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ee
- moo
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honeymooners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of honeymooners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHN-ee-moo-nuz.
What does honeymooners mean?
- plural of honeymooner How to pronounce honeymooner
Questions about saying honeymooners
How do you pronounce honeymooners?
Say HUHN-ee-moo-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌniˌmunɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌniˌmuːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honeymooners?
Honeymooners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ee · moo · nerz.
Is honeymooners 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 /ˈhʌniˌmuːnəz/ (HUHN-ee-moo-nuz).