How to Pronounce Unholy

To pronounce "unholy", say UNH-oly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

UNH-oly

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💡 Tip for remembering “unholy”

"unholy" has 2 syllables: unh-oly. It rhymes with lowly and wholly, if that helps it stick.

What does unholy mean?

adjective

  1. Not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.

    “The priest's unholy behaviour brought the church into disrepute.”

  2. Dreadful, terrible, or otherwise atrocious.

    “What an unholy mess your room is in!”

Antonyms

holy

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Words that rhyme with unholy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lowlywhollyslowlyholyproleolliegrowlyshoalycolirollymolycholi

Related words

profaneevilsinfuldiabolicalwickedunrighteoushellishunhallowed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unholy"?▾

"Unholy" has 2 syllables: unh · oly.

What does "unholy" mean?▾

Unholy: Not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.

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