How to Pronounce Unfriendly

To pronounce "unfriendly", say UNFR-iendly — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unfriendly”

"unfriendly" has 2 syllables: unfr-iendly. It rhymes with friendly and fendley, if that helps it stick.

What does unfriendly mean?

noun

  1. An enemy.

adjective

  1. Not friendly; hostile; mean.
  2. Unfavourable.

Antonyms

friendly

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Words that rhyme with unfriendly

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friendlyfendleyhendleypendleyspendley

Related words

uncongenialinhospitableunneighbourlyunneighborlyuncordialinimicalhostilebeetle-browed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unfriendly"?▾

"Unfriendly" has 2 syllables: unfr · iendly.

What is the IPA transcription of "unfriendly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unfriendly" is /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/.

What does "unfriendly" mean?▾

Unfriendly: An enemy.

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