How many syllables in "unfortunately"?

"unfortunately" has 5 lettergrepen (un - for - tu - nate - ly).

How to divide "unfortunately"?

"unfortunately" divides into 5 parts: un · for · tu · nate · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (un... for... tu... nate... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"unfortunately": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·for·tu·nate·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

un-FOR-tu-nate-ly(un · for · tu · nate · ly)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "unfortunately" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət.li⁄

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IPAʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət.li

Lettergrepenun·for·tu·nate·ly

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How many syllables in "unfortunately"?: "unfortunately" has 5 lettergrepen (un - for - tu - nate - ly).
How to divide "unfortunately"?: "unfortunately" divides into 5 parts: un · for · tu · nate · ly.
Where is the stress in "unfortunately"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "unfortunately"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... for... tu... nate... ly) and listen on SayItVid.