Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

to be honest

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables
to be hon-est
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Frankly, honestly.

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to, be, honest.

Example Sentences

Phrases

for sure to be fair to be frank to be sure

Frequently Paired Words

for sure to be fair to be frank to be sure

Synonyms

TBH if I'm honest in all honesty I can't lie

Questions

What does to be honest mean?
Frankly, honestly.

How to pronounce to be honest

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