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unusual

How many syllables in unusual?

  4 syllables

Divide unusual into syllables:   un-u-su-al
Stressed syllable in unusual:   un-u-su-al
How to say unusual:

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Synonyms for unusual


1 syllable
  • odd
  • rare
  • strange
  • quaint
  • scarce
  • weird
2 syllables
  • bizarre
  • funny
  • offbeat
  • special
  • freaky
  • novel
  • quirky
  • striking
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
  • few and far between
  • unconventional
6 syllables
    7 syllables
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