ungainly

How many syllables in ungainly?

  216598347 syllables

Divide ungainly into syllables:   un-gain-ly
Stressed syllable in ungainly:   un-gain-ly
How to pronounce ungainly:   un-geyn-lee
How to say ungainly:

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Synonyms for ungainly


1 syllable
  • mean
    2 syllables
    • awkward
    • bumbling
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    • hulking
    • shambling
    • bulky
    • clumsy
    • graceless
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    3 syllables
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