honest
/ˈɑːnəst/
ON-ust 2 syllables · stress on the capitals
US English pronunciation
How to pronounce honest
The trap
The h is silent, as in hour and honor. That is also why we say “an honest answer”, not “a honest answer”.
Tip. Start straight on the vowel: “ON-ust”.
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