How many syllables in “unambiguously”?
syllables in "unambiguously"
Word details
Syllables
5
u · nam · bi · guou · sly
Letters
13
u · n · a · m · b · i · g · u · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
21
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About the word “unambiguously”
The word “unambiguously” contains 5 syllables, divided as u · nam · bi · guou · sly. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unambiguously" have?
"unambiguously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "unambiguously" into syllables?
"unambiguously" is divided into syllables as: u · nam · bi · guou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "unambiguously"?
The Scrabble score for "unambiguously" is 21 points.
Using “unambiguously” in writing
"unambiguously" (u · nam · bi · guou · sly) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “unambiguously” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.