How to pronounce dishonestly
Say it like dih-SAW-nust-lee. Dishonestly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW).
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US American/dɪˈsɔnəstli/dih-SAW-nust-lee
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- dih
- SAW
- nust
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishonestly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does dishonestly mean?
adverb
- In a dishonest manner.
Where does dishonestly come from?
From Middle English dishonestly (“disgracefully”); equivalent to dishonest + -ly.
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Questions about saying dishonestly
How do you pronounce dishonestly?
Say dih-SAW-nust-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔnəstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishonestly?
Dishonestly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW). Broken into parts: dih · SAW · nust · lee.