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How to pronounce honks

“honks” pronunciation in American English

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“honks” in real sentences

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  1. (buzzer honks) Interesting.

    Jubilee

  2. -[ Bleep ] -[ Horn honks ]

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

  3. -[car horn honks] -[clinks

    Taskmaster

  4. GARY: [Honks] TOM: Train.

    Tom Scott

Words that sound like “honks”

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