How to Pronounce Uncharacteristic

To pronounce "uncharacteristic", say UNCH-ar-act-er-ist-ic — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

16

Letters

UNCH-ar-act-er-ist-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “uncharacteristic”

"uncharacteristic" has 6 syllables: unch-ar-act-er-ist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.

What does uncharacteristic mean?

adjective

  1. Not characteristic
  2. Out of character; behavior that is unusual for a given person or thing.

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Words that rhyme with uncharacteristic

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altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicholisticartisticrealisticautistichedonistic

Related words

atypicaluncommonunusualpeculiarextraordinarynoncharacteristicuncharacterizednontypical

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How many syllables are in "uncharacteristic"?▾

"Uncharacteristic" has 6 syllables: unch · ar · act · er · ist · ic.

What does "uncharacteristic" mean?▾

Uncharacteristic: Not characteristic

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