How to Pronounce "honorable mention"
expression
ˈɑnɝəbəɫ/ /ˈmɛnʃən
AHN-er-uh-buhl MEN-shun
ˈɒnəɹəbəl/ /mˈɛnʃən
ON-uh-ruh-buhl MEN-shun
Definition
A recognition given to someone whose work or performance was not the top winner but still considered especially good or worthy of notice. It usually means you didn't win, but you were close and are commended for your effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑnɝəbəɫ/ /ˈmɛnʃən
British English
ˈɒnəɹəbəl/ /mˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-er-uh-buhl MEN-shun
UK
ON-uh-ruh-buhl MEN-shun
Listen in Context
He received an honorable mention in the science fair.
The painting did not win, but it got an honorable mention.
Three students won prizes and two got honorable mention.
Even though I didn't place in the top three, getting an honorable mention meant a lot to me.