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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable hon
  • 6 letters
Syllables
hon-est: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: HON-est.
Pronunciation
/ˈɑnəst/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as hon-est.

Words that rhyme with honest

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide honest into syllables?

honest divides as hon-est. hon-est: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in honest?

Honest has 2 syllables (hon-est).

Which syllable is stressed in honest?

The stressed syllable in honest is hon. The 1st syllable is stressed: HON-est.

How do you pronounce honest?

/ˈɑnəst/ in American English.