honorary

/ˈɑːnəreri/

Syllables hon·o·rar·y

Stress HON-o-rar-y

Phonics Breakdown

hon

/ˈɑːn/

short o

or

/ər/

er schwa

ar

/er/

r控元音

y

/i/

long y

Meaning

given as an honor, without the usual duties or payment

Sound Reference

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hon=/ɑːn/(honor) + or=/ər/(actor) + ar=/er/(care) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

She was awarded an honorary degree by the university.