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How many syllables in honestly?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable hon
  • 8 letters
Syllables
hon-est-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: HON-est-ly.
Pronunciation
/ˈɑnəstli/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as hon-estly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide honestly into syllables?

honestly divides as hon-est-ly. hon-est-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in honestly?

Honestly has 3 syllables (hon-est-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in honestly?

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

How do you pronounce honestly?

/ˈɑnəstli/ in American English.