honesty

/ˈɑnəsti/

Syllables hon·es·ty

Stress HON-es-ty

Phonics Breakdown

hon

/ɑn/

short o

es

/əs/

schwa

ty

/ti/

long y

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Sound Reference

💡

hon=/ɑn/(on) + e=/ə/(about) + ty=/ti/(city)

Example

Honesty is important in every relationship.