How many syllables in unctuous?

There are 3 syllables in the word unctuous.

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Divide unctuous into syllables:

unc · tu · ous

How to pronounce unctuous:

Definition of unctuous:

unctuous (adjective):: pretending to be kind and concerned but obviously not sincere; unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.; having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality

Synonyms for unctuous:

affected

artificial

assumed

backhanded

buttery

contrived

counterfeit

deceitful

dishonest

double

double-dealing

double-faced

empty

fake

false

fawning

feigned

fulsome

glib

gushing

hollow

hypocritical

ingratiating

insincere

janus-faced

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Antonyms for unctuous:

arrogant

blunt

genuine

no-nonsense

reasonable

sincere

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