How to pronounce honest
adjective Truthful and sincere.
Written sound guide
AHnist
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give AH the strongest beat
The h is silent. Begin with a vowel sound, which is why we say an honest person.
01AHStrongest beat
02nistLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“Thank you for your honest answer.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say honest slowly. Give AH the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with honest.
What should I check?
The h is silent. Begin with a vowel sound, which is why we say an honest person. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
