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unlikely

How many syllables in unlikely?

  3 syllables

Divide unlikely into syllables:   un-like-ly
Stressed syllable in unlikely:   un-like-ly
How to pronounce unlikely:   un-lahyk-lee
How to say unlikely:

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Synonyms for unlikely


1 syllable
  • moot
    2 syllables
    • dodgy
    • outside
    • suspect
    • doubtful
    • remote
    3 syllables
    • dubious
    • not likely
    4 syllables
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