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How to pronounce:
honest
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒnɪst
Examples:
The man is demonstrative and honest.
He was the epitome of the honest draftsman.
I appreciate the honest introspection.
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Common mistakes of honest pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Some learners pronounce "honest" as "onest," omitting the initial "h" sound. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to pronounce the "h" as /ˈhɑːnɪst/ in UK and /ˈɑːnɪst/ in US.
- Misplacing the stress: The common error is stressing the second syllable, saying "ho-NEST" instead of the correct "HON-est." Tip: Focus on the first syllable, which carries the primary stress /ˈhɒn.ɪst/ in UK and /ˈɑː.nɪst/ in US.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing "honest" with an "o" as in "hot." This is not accurate. Tip: Use the short "o" sound as in /ˈhɒn/ for UK and /ˈɑːn/ for US.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes pronounce the "t" at the end too strongly, saying "honest" like "honestt." This is incorrect. Tip: The "t" should be soft and light, almost blending into the end of the word.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly say "hon-est" with three syllables instead of two. Tip: Keep it concise; "honest" has only two syllables: /ˈhɒn.ɪst/ in UK and /ˈɑː.nɪst/ in US.