honorary degree meaning

Definition of honorary degree

1. a degree conferred to honor the recipient

   Synonyms: honoris causa

   Type of: academic degree

   Kinds: Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Fine Arts, Doctor of Humane Letters, Doctor of Humanities, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Science

How to pronounce honorary degree

honorary degree is pronounced /ˈɒnərəri dɪˈɡriː/ in British English and /ˈɑnərɛri dɪˈɡri/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.