unbecoming
adjectiveHow many syllables in unbecoming?
There are 4 syllables in the word unbecoming.How to pronounce unbecoming:
Definition of unbecoming:
- unbecoming (adjective):
- not becoming
- unattractive or unsuitable
- not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life
- not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
Synonyms for unbecoming:
amiss
awkward
bad
graceless
ill-suited
improper
inapposite
inappropriate
inapt
incongruous
inconsistent
incorrect
indecent
indecorous
inept
infelicitous
irrelevant
out of place
out of the way
perverse
unacceptable
unapt
unattractive
uncomely
unfit
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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