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honest

How many syllables in honest?

  2 syllables

Divide honest into syllables:   hon-est
Stressed syllable in honest:   hon-est
How to pronounce honest:   on-ist
How to say honest:

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Synonyms for honest


1 syllable
  • blunt
  • good
  • square
  • frank
  • just
  • straight
2 syllables
  • candid
  • direct
  • moral
  • real
  • sincere
  • unfeigned
  • upright
  • decent
  • guileless
  • open
  • righteous
  • truthful
  • upfront
  • wholesome
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with honest

    3 syllables
      4 syllables
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