What are other 3-syllable words like Untoward?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Untoward?

How many syllables in Untoward?

Untoward has 3 syllables: un-to-ward.

un-to-ward

Syllable breakdown:

un to ward

3 syllables • Primary stress on 3rd syllable

Breaking Down Untoward into Syllables?

un-to-ward

The word Untoward has 3 syllables: un-to-ward.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Untoward

not favorable; improper; unexpected

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Untoward' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Untoward'?

The word 'Untoward' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as un-to-ward.

How do you divide 'Untoward' into syllables?

The word 'Untoward' can be broken down into 3 syllables:un, to, ward. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Untoward'?

'Untoward' is pronounced as un-to-ward, with primary stress on the 3rd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Untoward divide into syllables

There are three syllables in 'untoward', with the vowels being 'u', 'o' and 'a', and the consonants being 'n', 't', 'w', 'r', and 'd'.

Part of Speech - Untoward

Adjective

The untoward behavior of the student was not acceptable in class.

Sentences with Untoward

The untoward circumstances caused the delay in the flight.
The untoward weather spoiled our plans for a picnic.
His untoward behavior led him to detention.
The untoward effect of the medicine made her feel sick.
The untoward news of his father's illness made him worried.
The untoward reaction from the audience shocked the performer.
The untoward consequences of the accident were unforeseen.
The untoward decision of the court affected the outcome of the case.
The untoward situation in the country led to protests.
The untoward incident at the party ruined the mood.

Quotes with Untoward

'He knew that the very memory of the piano would arouse in him a multitude of untoward emotions.' - James Joyce
'It is untoward circumstances that test the metal of the man.' - Isaac Asimov
'The course of an untoward life is not the way to teach others how to live.' - Sophocles
'The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that... women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves.' - Louise Otto
'This is an untoward generation, staggering beneath the weight of its own complexity and anxieties.' - Saul Bellow

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