Syllables    Definitions    Synonyms    Quiz

unfortunately

How many syllables in unfortunately?

  783216945 syllables

Divide unfortunately into syllables:   un-for-tu-nate-ly
Stressed syllable in unfortunately:   un-for-tu-nate-ly
How to pronounce unfortunately:   un-for-choo-nat-lee
How to say unfortunately:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"unfortunately." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 21 August 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why unfortunately is 783216945 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
A vs. An Quiz
An FYI
or A FYI?
Take the A vs. An Quiz

Syllables    Definitions    Synonyms    Quiz

Define unfortunately



adverb
  1. not fortunately
  2. regrettably
Teacher of The Month
Win $250 for your students.
One prize is awarded to
one teacher, every month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
LOL became an official word
in the dictionary in 2011.
!Get more facts
Grammar
When should you
use a period ( . )?
?Learn Here

Syllables    Definitions    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for unfortunately


2 syllables
  • alas
  • sadly
3 syllables
    4 syllables
    • lamentably
    • sorry to say
    • unhappily
    Do You Know
    the difference between
    Were, Where, and We're?
    Learn Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!