unbeknown
adjectiveHow many syllables in unbeknown?
There are 3 syllables in the word unbeknown.How to pronounce unbeknown:
Definition of unbeknown:
- unbeknown (adjective):
- happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified
- (usually used with 'to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of.
Synonyms for unbeknown:
unaware
unfamiliar
unknown
Antonyms for unbeknown:
abreast
across
apprised
aware
clued
cognizant
conscious
conversant
enlightened
experienced
informed
knowing
knowledgeable
mindful
notified
privy
savvy
understanding
versant
versed
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- impromptu
- acolyte
- tacitly
- supervise
- speedily
- visited
- reminisced
- despising
- stubbornly
- fitfully
- multitude
- snickering
- inculcate
- alluring
- insensate
- orgastic
- omnivore
- instructed
- superbly
- diverged
- picturesque
- resided
- pristinely
- indulged
- evaded
- exulting
- hesitant
- hesitate
- encourage
- opulent
- exceeding
- accusing
- apricate
- prettiest
- fortunate
- unable
- desolate
- convincing
- fatigued
- boisterous
- whereabouts
- whomever
- deligate
- recklessly
- scrumptious
- gluttonous
- embitter
- thoughtfully
- exacted
- amusement
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
In English, certain prefixes and suffixes, when added to a base word, can change its syllable count, as with 'happy' (2 syllables) becoming 'unhappiness' (4 syllables).
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