how to pronounce honking

/ˈhɔːŋkɪŋ/

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honking is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of honking in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… lots of people honking as they drive by …”

meanings of honking

adjective:

Having a bad smell.
Alternative spelling of honkin'.

verb:

Present participle of honk.

noun:

A sound that honks.

adverb:

Alternative spelling of honkin'.

honking frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word honking occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.