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How many syllables in “umiacs”?

2

syllables in "umiacs"

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Word details

Syllables

2

u · miacs

Letters

6

u · m · i · a · c · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
m3
i1
a1
c3
s1

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About the word “umiacs

The word umiacs contains 2 syllables, divided as u · miacs. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "umiacs" have?

"umiacs" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "umiacs" into syllables?

"umiacs" is divided into syllables as: u · miacs.

What is the Scrabble score for "umiacs"?

The Scrabble score for "umiacs" is 10 points.

Using “umiacs” in writing

Two-syllable words like "umiacs" (u · miacs) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, umiacs is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “umiacs

The letters in umiacs can be rearranged to spell one other word: amicus.

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