How to Pronounce "unorthodox"
word
/əˈnɔɹθəˌdɑks/
uh-NOR-thuh-dahks
/ʌnˈɔːθədˌɒks/
un-AW-thuh-doks
Definition
Describes ideas, methods, or behavior that do not follow the usual or traditional ways; something unusual or different from what is typically accepted.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈnɔɹθəˌdɑks/
British English
/ʌnˈɔːθədˌɒks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-NOR-thuh-dahks
UK
un-AW-thuh-doks
Listen in Context
His unorthodox teaching style makes class interesting.
The chef used an unorthodox method to prepare the dish.
Her unorthodox ideas surprised everyone at the meeting.
He has an unorthodox approach to solving problems, but it works.