How to pronounce hons
Say it like HONZ. Hons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hɑnz/HONZ
UK British/hɒnz/HONZ
- HONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HONZ.
What does hons mean?
noun
- plural of hon How to pronounce hon
Words that rhyme with hons
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Questions about saying hons
How do you pronounce hons?
Say HONZ. The American pronunciation is /hɑnz/. In British English it is /hɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hons?
Hons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HONZ.
Is hons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɒnz/ (HONZ).