Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification - How many syllables in Honorary?

How many syllables in Honorary?

honorary has 4 syllables

hon-orary

given as an honor without the normal duties or responsibilities

There are three syllables in honorary. The vowels are 'o', 'o', and 'a'. The consonants are 'h', 'n', 'r', and 'y'.

Adjective

She received an honorary degree from the university for her contributions to science.

The school gave their retiring principal an honorary plaque at his retirement party.
The mayor granted the visiting athlete an honorary citizenship for his achievements in sports.
The veteran soldier was given an honorary medal for his bravery during the war.
The famous actor was awarded an honorary Oscar for his lifetime achievement in film.
The city council presented the community leader with an honorary key to the city.

An honorary degree is a way of recognizing that somebody knows something you don't.
I am very honored for this recognition, and I feel that this is a very timely recognition of the work that I have been doing.
The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. Honorary degrees, awards, and recognitions are but badges of honor to mark the achievements.
The bestowing of honors is a sign of a productive society.
Honor is simply the morality of superior men.