How to Pronounce Unsanitary

To pronounce "unsanitary", say UNS-an-it-ary — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

UNS-an-it-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “unsanitary”

"unsanitary" has 4 syllables: uns-an-it-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does unsanitary mean?

adjective

  1. Not sanitary; unhealthy; dirty.

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Words that rhyme with unsanitary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

insanitaryunhygienicunhealthfulinsalubriousunhealthydirtysubstandardbad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unsanitary"?▾

"Unsanitary" has 4 syllables: uns · an · it · ary.

What does "unsanitary" mean?▾

Unsanitary: Not sanitary; unhealthy; dirty.

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