holiness

/ˈhoʊlɪnəs/

Syllables ho·li·ness

Stress HO-li-ness

Phonics Breakdown

ho

/hoʊ/

long o

li

/lɪ/

short i

ness

/nəs/

schwa

Meaning

the state of being holy or sacred

Sound Reference

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ho=/hoʊ/(go) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + ness=/nəs/(business)

Example

The temple is a place of holiness and peace.