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honesty

Definition:

(nou) the quality of being honest (nou) southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈɒnɪsti

Examples:

He gained notoriety for his honesty, frankness, and chivalrous character.

Eyes show honesty.

He is the soul of honesty and loyalty.

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integrity

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Common mistakes of honesty pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable as in "ho-NES-ty" /həˈnɛs ti/ instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "HON-es-ty" /ˈhɒn.ə.sti/ in UK English.
Overemphasizing the "h": People may pronounce "honesty" with a strong "h" sound, making it sound like "honnesty" /ˈhɑn.ə.sti/. Tip: Keep the "h" soft and natural, as in "honesty" /ˈɑː.nə.sti/.
Dropping the vowel sound: Some might omit the middle vowel, saying "onesty" /ˈɒn.ə.sti/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "HON-es-ty" /ˈhɒn.ə.sti/.
Confusing the "t" sound: Learners may pronounce the "t" as a hard "d," saying "honesty" like "honesty" /ˈhɑn.ə.di/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" clearly, as in "honesty" /ˈhɒn.ə.sti/.
Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of "a," leading to "honnesty" /hɒnˈɛs ti/. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds in "honesty" /ˈhɒn.ə.sti/ to avoid confusion.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "honesty" in American English?

In American English, "honesty" is pronounced as /ˈɑːn.ə.sti/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "ahn," followed by a schwa sound in the second syllable.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "honesty" between British and American English?

Yes, in British English, "honesty" is pronounced as /ˈɒn.ə.sti/. The first syllable has a short "o" sound, similar to "on," while the rest of the pronunciation remains the same.

What syllable does the stress fall on in the word "honesty"?

The stress in "honesty" falls on the first syllable, making it /ˈɑːn.ə.sti/ in American English and /ˈɒn.ə.sti/ in British English. This means you should emphasize the "hon" part when saying the word.

Are there any common mistakes in pronouncing "honesty"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or mispronouncing the vowel sounds, especially in the first syllable. Remember to pronounce it as /ˈɑːn.ə.sti/ in American English and /ˈɒn.ə.sti/ in British English for clarity.