How many syllables in honest?

Syllables in honest

2

hon·est

Honest has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say honest

Pronunciation/ˈɑnəst/
2 syllables, HON-est · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say honest slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hon, est. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with honest

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Questions

How many syllables are in honest?
Honest has two syllables.
How do you divide honest into syllables?
Honest divides as hon-est.
Which syllable is stressed in honest?
The first syllable (HON-est).

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