How to Pronounce Unprofessional

To pronounce "unprofessional", say UNPR-of-ess-ion-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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14

Letters

UNPR-of-ess-ion-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “unprofessional”

"unprofessional" has 5 syllables: unpr-of-ess-ion-al. It rhymes with professional and processional, if that helps it stick.

What does unprofessional mean?

noun

  1. One who is not a professional.

adjective

  1. Unbecoming of a professional; hence inappropriate in the workplace

    “unprofessional behavior”

  2. Lacking a profession.

Words that rhyme with unprofessional

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

professionalprocessionalconfessionalobsessionalsessionalnonprofessionalconcessionalcongressional

Related words

inexpertunskilledamateurishamateurnonprofessionaluntrainedlaycareer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unprofessional"?▾

"Unprofessional" has 5 syllables: unpr · of · ess · ion · al.

What does "unprofessional" mean?▾

Unprofessional: One who is not a professional.

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