straightforward

How many syllables in straightforward?

  3 syllables

Divide straightforward into syllables:   straight-for-ward
Primary syllable stress:   straight-for-ward
Secondary syllable stress:   straight-for-ward
How to pronounce straightforward:   streyt-fawr-werd
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Synonyms for straightforward


1 syllable
  • bald
  • straight
  • frank
2 syllables
  • basic
  • clear-cut
  • easy
  • guileless
  • honest
  • simple
  • up-front
  • candid
  • direct
  • forthright
  • homespun
  • open
  • truthful
  • upfront
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