straightforward

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/

Syllables straight·for·ward

Stress straight-FOR-ward

Phonics Breakdown

straight

/streɪt/

long ai

for

/fɔːr/

long or

ward

/wərd/

reduced ar

Meaning

easy to understand; honest and direct

Sound Reference

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straight=/streɪt/(straight) + for=/fɔːr/(for) + ward=/wərd/(forward)

Example

She gave a straightforward answer to the question.