holy

/ˈhoʊli/

Syllables ho·ly

Stress HO-ly

Phonics Breakdown

ho

/hoʊ/

long o

ly

/li/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

sacred; connected with God or religion

Sound Reference

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ho=/hoʊ/(hope) + ly=/li/(family)

Example

This church is a holy place.