Words that rhyme with unfortunate
Top rhymes for unfortunate
fortunate
Only one common word rhymes with unfortunate: fortunate. Near rhymes like disproportionate, proportionate and extortionate give you more choice.
Perfect rhymes for unfortunate
3 syllables
Near rhymes for unfortunate
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- disproportionate
- proportionate
- extortionate
- coordinate
- subordinate
- inordinate
- insubordinate
- contortionist
How unfortunate sounds
| Pronunciation | /ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/ or /ənˈfɔɹtʃunət/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 4 (un-FOR-tu-nate) |
| Stress pattern | da-DUM-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɔɹtʃənət |
Unfortunate has four syllables, with the stress on the second. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with unfortunate?
- The most common rhymes for unfortunate are fortunate.
- How many words rhyme with unfortunate?
- We found 1 common perfect rhyme for unfortunate, plus 8 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in unfortunate?
- Unfortunate has four syllables, with the stress on the second.