How to Pronounce "do the honors"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑnɝz
DOO thuh AH-nerz
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒnəz
DOO thuh ON-uhz
Definition
To perform a special or ceremonial action, such as presenting, opening, or starting something, often because you are invited to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑnɝz
British English
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒnəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO thuh AH-nerz
UK
DOO thuh ON-uhz
Listen in Context
Would you like to do the honors and cut the cake?
Please, do the honors and open the new door.
Could you do the honors and start the meeting?
Everyone, let's have Sarah do the honors of making the first toast.