How to pronounce hornets
Say it like HOR-nuts. Hornets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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US American/ˈhɔrnəts/HOR-nuts
UK British/ˈhɔːnəts/HAW-nuts
- HOR
- nuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hornets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-nuts.
What does hornets mean?
noun
- plural of hornet How to pronounce hornet
Questions about saying hornets
How do you pronounce hornets?
Say HOR-nuts. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnəts/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornets?
Hornets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · nuts.
Is hornets 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 /ˈhɔːnəts/ (HAW-nuts).