Syllable CounterHaiku CheckerSyllable DictionaryRulesPoetry
forthright
adjective
See more 2-syllable adjectives

Divide forthright into syllables:

forth · right

How to pronounce forthright:

Definition of forthright:

forthright (adjective):
direct and outspoken
free from ambiguity or evasiveness going straight to the point
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.

Synonyms for forthright:

downrightsincerehonestbluntopenoutspokenplainplain-spokenstraightstraightforward
Show 3 more

Antonyms for forthright:

disingenuoussurreptitiousundeterminedschemingcircuitouselusivecourteousenigmaticindistinctuntruthful
Show 15 more

Other 2-syllable words like forthright

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like forthright does.

See all 2-syllable words
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word vitriolic?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact
English language learners often face challenges with syllable stress patterns, which can significantly affect comprehensibility.

You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!

Learn more syllable fun facts
Trending words

These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.

  1. surreptitiously
  2. heaven
  3. seriously
  4. unbeknownst
  5. convenient
  6. colleague
  7. confide
  8. equivocate
  9. infatuated
  10. slovenly


Syllable Counter is reader-supported. When you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

©2025 SyllableCounter.io