How to Pronounce "dishonest"
word
/dɪˈsɑnəst/
dis-AH-nist
/dɪsˈɒnɪst/
dis-ON-ist
Definition
Someone who is dishonest does not tell the truth or tries to cheat, lie, or steal. It describes people or actions that cannot be trusted.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsɑnəst/
British English
/dɪsˈɒnɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-AH-nist
UK
dis-ON-ist
Listen in Context
A dishonest person tells lies.
Stealing money is a dishonest act.
The store owner fired him for being dishonest.
I can’t trust him—he’s too dishonest.