How many syllables in unfortunately?

Syllables in unfortunately

5

un·for·tu·nate·ly

Unfortunately has five syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say unfortunately

Said as /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətli/5 syllables, un-FOR-tu-nate-ly · da-DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ənˈfɔɹtʃunətli/5 syllables, un-FOR-tu-nate-ly · da-DUM-da-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say unfortunately slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, for, tu, nate, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in unfortunately?
Unfortunately has five syllables.
How do you divide unfortunately into syllables?
Unfortunately divides as un-for-tu-nate-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in unfortunately?
The second syllable (un-FOR-tu-nate-ly).

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