To pronounce "unflattering", say UNFL-att-er-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"unflattering" has 4 syllables: unfl-att-er-ing. It rhymes with chattering and battering, if that helps it stick.
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"Unflattering" has 4 syllables: unfl · att · er · ing.
Unflattering: To show in a bad light; to portray unfavorably.
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