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How to pronounce:
hone
Definition:
(nou) a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
Phonetic Transcription:
həʊn
Examples:
He began to hone his craft.
The hone of the article seems to be biased.
The aim of the programme is to hone students' talents in art.
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Common mistakes of hone pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "hone" with a short vowel sound, like "hawn". Correct pronunciation is /hoʊn/ in US and /həʊn/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound.
- Ignoring the silent "e": Beginners may forget that the "e" at the end of "hone" is silent, leading to mispronunciation. The correct form is /hoʊn/ (US) and /həʊn/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the silent "e" affects the vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "huh-NE". "Hone" is a one-syllable word, pronounced /hoʊn/ (US) and /həʊn/ (UK). Tip: Keep the emphasis on the single syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "hone" with "home" or "horn". While "home" is /hoʊm/ (US) and "horn" is /hɔrn/ (US), "hone" is distinctly /hoʊn/ (US) and /həʊn/ (UK). Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid mix-ups.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some may pronounce "hone" with a heavy aspiration, making it sound like "huh-own". The correct pronunciation is /hoʊn/ (US) and /həʊn/ (UK) with a lighter "h". Tip: Keep the "h" soft and smooth.