How to pronounce honoree
Say it like on-er-EE. Honoree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- on
- er
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honoree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of honoree
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-uh-EE.
What does honoree mean?
- One who receives an honor or award.
Where does honoree come from?
From honor + -ee.
Words that rhyme with honoree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of honoree.
Questions about saying honoree
How do you pronounce honoree?
Say on-er-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnɚˈi/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəˈiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honoree?
Honoree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: on · er · EE.
Is honoree 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 /ˌɒnəˈiː/ (on-uh-EE).