To pronounce "unorthodox", say UN-orth-od-ox — 4 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/
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"unorthodox" has 4 syllables: un-orth-od-ox. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Unorthodox" has 4 syllables: un · orth · od · ox.
The IPA transcription of "unorthodox" is /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/.
Unorthodox: Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic
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