How Many Syllables In Honestly?
3syllables
Honestly has 3 syllables, hon-est-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
honestly
/ˈɒn.əst.li/ UK /ˈɑː.nəst.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hon.
Syllable Structure
VC/VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɒn.əst.li/
Division By Letters
hon-est-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Honestly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | st | VCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Honestly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in honestly?
Honestly has 3 syllables, hon-est-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒn.əst.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in honestly?
The first syllable, hon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of honestly?
Honestly has the structure VC/VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide honestly into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.əst.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, hon-est-ly.