To pronounce "unawares", say UN-aw-ar-es — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
unawares
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/ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/
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"unawares" has 4 syllables: un-aw-ar-es. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Unawares" has 4 syllables: un · aw · ar · es.
The IPA transcription of "unawares" is /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/.
Unawares: Unexpectedly or by surprise.
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