How to pronounce honking
Say it like HAWNG-king. Honking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWNG).
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- HAWNG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of honking
American and British speakers say honking in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɒŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HONG-king.
What does honking mean?
- present participle and gerund of honk How to pronounce honk
- A sound that honks.“We listened to the distant honkings of the geese on the lake.”
- Having a bad smell.
- Alternative spelling of honkin'.
- Terrible.
Questions about saying honking
How do you pronounce honking?
Say HAWNG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honking?
Honking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWNG). Broken into parts: HAWNG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say honking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɒŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.