illegitimately
adverbHow many syllables in illegitimately?
There are 6 syllables in the word illegitimately.How to pronounce illegitimately:
Definition of illegitimately:
- illegitimately (adverb):
- in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.
Synonyms for illegitimately:
criminally
dishonestly
fraudulently
illegally
illicitly
lawlessly
unlawfully
Antonyms for illegitimately:
allowably
by law
constitutionally
judicially
juridically
justly
lawfully
legally
legislatively
legitimately
licitly
permissibly
rightfully
rightly
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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