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How to pronounce “hone”

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Pronunciation guide for hone

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of hone with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
A Photographer + a Brand Builder on Building Self-Esteemyou start to hone in on that authentic voice.
Definition summary
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

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How to pronounce hone

A Photographer + a Brand Builder on Building Self-Esteem

you start to hone in on that authentic voice.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “hone”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.
  • A machine tool used in the manufacture of precision bores.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
  • (transitive) To use a hone to produce a precision bore.
  • (transitive) To refine (a skill especially) by learning.
  • To make more acute, intense, or effective.

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