unobtrusive

How many syllables in unobtrusive?

  4 syllables

Divide unobtrusive into syllables:   un-ob-tru-sive
Primary syllable stress:   un-ob-tru-sive
Secondary syllable stress:   un-ob-tru-sive
How to pronounce unobtrusive:   un-ub-troo-siv
How to say unobtrusive:

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Synonyms for unobtrusive


1 syllable
  • bland
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2 syllables
  • discreet
  • quiet
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3 syllables
  • low profile
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