unfortunately
adverbHow many syllables in unfortunately?
There are 5 syllables in the word unfortunately.How to pronounce unfortunately:
Definition of unfortunately:
- unfortunately (adverb):
- by bad luck.
- it is unfortunate
Synonyms for unfortunately:
terriblytragicallysadlyunhappilyalasunluckilyregrettablybadlyOther 5-syllable words like unfortunately
Here are some other common words that have 5 syllables, like unfortunately does.
- sequentially
- inordinately
- exasperated
- disingenuous
- multitudinous
- versatility
- quantitatively
- figuratively
- complimentary
- reverberated
- independently
- suspiciously
- imperiously
- contextualize
- surreptitious
- irresistibly
- hypercritical
- disputatious
- dictionary
- nonsectarian
- anticlimactic
- maliciously
- distinguishable
- horizontally
- superficially
- … more
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