How to pronounce "honors"

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Translator: Joseph Geni Reviewer: Morton Bast

At 7:45 a.m., I open the doors to a building

dedicated to building, yet only breaks me down.

I march down hallways cleaned up after me every day

by regular janitors,

but I never have the decency to honor their names.

Lockers left open like teenage boys' mouths

when teenage girls wear clothes that covers

their insecurities but exposes everything else.

Masculinity mimicked by men who grew up with no fathers,

camouflage worn by bullies who are dangerously armed

but need hugs.

Teachers paid less than what it costs them to be here.

Oceans of adolescents come here to receive lessons

but never learn to swim,

part like the Red Sea when the bell rings.

This is a training ground.

My high school is Chicago,

diverse and segregated on purpose.

Social lines are barbed wire.

Labels like "Regulars" and "Honors" resonate.

I am an Honors but go home with Regular students

who are soldiers in territory that owns them.

This is a training ground to sort out the Regulars

from the Honors, a reoccurring cycle

built to recycle the trash of this system.

Trained at a young age to capitalize,

letters taught now that capitalism raises you

but you have to step on someone else to get there.

This is a training ground where one group

is taught to lead and the other is made to follow.

No wonder so many of my people spit bars,

because the truth is hard to swallow.

The need for degrees has left so many people frozen.

Homework is stressful,

but when you go home every day and your home is work,

you don't want to pick up any assignments.

Reading textbooks is stressful,

but reading does not matter when you feel

your story is already written,

either dead or getting booked.

Taking tests is stressful,

but bubbling in a Scantron does not stop

bullets from bursting.

I hear education systems are failing,

but I believe they're succeeding at what they're built to do --

to train you, to keep you on track,

to track down an American dream that has failed

so many of us all.

(Applause)

Phonetic Breakdown of "honors"

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hon-ors

2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈɒn.əz/

/ˈɑn.ɚz/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

AA1 N ER0 Z

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Definition of "honors"

Pronunciation: /ˈɒn.əz/

Noun

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

Example: "The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."
The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

Example: "He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry."
A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

Example: "Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."
A privilege

Example: "I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."
(in the plural) the privilege of going first

Example: "I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead."
A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

Example: "He is an honour to his nation."
(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

Example: "At university I took honours in modern history."

Verb

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

Example: "The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."
To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

Example: "I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise."
To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

Example: "Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."
To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

Example: "I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque."

Adjective

At an excelling level in academics.

Example: "I'm taking honors math this year."