How many syllables in "honestly"?

"honestly" has 3 lettergrepen (hon - est - ly).

How to divide "honestly"?

"honestly" divides into 3 parts: hon · est · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"honestly": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hon·est·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

HON-est-ly(hon · est · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "honestly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒn.ɪst.li⁄

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IPAˈɒn.ɪst.li

Lettergrepenhon·est·ly

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How many syllables in "honestly"?: "honestly" has 3 lettergrepen (hon - est - ly).
How to divide "honestly"?: "honestly" divides into 3 parts: hon · est · ly.
Where is the stress in "honestly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "honestly"?: Say each syllable slowly (hon... est... ly) and listen on SayItVid.