How to pronounce honing
Say it like HOH-ning. Honing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of honing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ning.
What does honing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hone How to pronounce hone
- The process by which something is honed.
Words that rhyme with honing
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Questions about saying honing
How do you pronounce honing?
Say HOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honing?
Honing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ning.
Is honing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊnɪŋ/ (HOH-ning).