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Unconventional

Uh-nkuh-NVEH-nshuh-nuhl

/ˌʌnkʌˈnvɛnʃʌnʌl/

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Syllable breakdown

unconventional

Dictionary meaning

Not conforming to accepted rules or standards.

Examples

  • Your unconventional dress and hair style was not popular with my family.
  • Unconventional life styles.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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