openly
/ˈoʊpənli/
Syllables o·pen·ly
Stress O-pen-ly
Phonics Breakdown
o
/oʊ/
long o
pen
/pən/
schwa
ly
/li/
long y
Meaning
in an open and honest way; without hiding feelings or opinions
Sound Reference
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o=/oʊ/(open) + pen=/pən/(happen) + ly=/li/(quickly)
Example
She spoke openly about her mistakes.