How to pronounce honeysuckle
Say it like HUHN-ee-suk-ul. Honeysuckle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ee
- suk
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honeysuckle 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.
- sukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of honeysuckle
American and British speakers say honeysuckle in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈhʌnɪsʌkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-ih-suk-ul.
What does honeysuckle mean?
- Any of the many species of arching shrubs and climbing vines of the genus Lonicera in the Caprifoliaceae family, many with sweet-smelling, bell-shaped flowers.
- A light yellow color inspired by the color of honeysuckle blossoms.
- Any of several species of superficially similar plants from Australia.
Where does honeysuckle come from?
From Middle English honysokel, honisokel, honysocle, hunisuccle, perhaps an alteration of Middle English honysoke, honysouke (“honeysuckle”) (whence honeysuck), from Old English huniġsūce, huniġsūge (“honeysuckle”); equivalent to honey + su
Questions about saying honeysuckle
How do you pronounce honeysuckle?
Say HUHN-ee-suk-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈhʌnɪsʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honeysuckle?
Honeysuckle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ee · suk · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say honeysuckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈhʌnɪsʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.