Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unawares

/ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.45 in modern English

Syllables
un-awares
IPA
/ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Unexpectedly or by surprise.

adv

Inadvertently.

adv

Without plan or forethought.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From unaware + -s (adverbial suffix). Attested earlier than unaware.

Phrases

at unawares

Frequently Paired Words

at unawares unaware unawarely

Synonyms

short

Rhymes With

there's affairs shares tears cares bears stairs prayers pairs where's wears repairs

Questions

How do you pronounce unawares?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/.
What does unawares mean?
Unexpectedly or by surprise.
Where does unawares come from?
From unaware + -s (adverbial suffix). Attested earlier than unaware.

How to pronounce unawares

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