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How many syllables in “unanswerably”?

5

syllables in "unanswerably"

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Word details

Syllables

5

u · nan · swe · ra · bly

Letters

12

u · n · a · n · s · w · e · r · a · b · l · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
a1
n1
s1
w4
e1
r1
a1
b3
l1
y4

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About the word “unanswerably

The word unanswerably contains 5 syllables, divided as u · nan · swe · ra · bly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unanswerably" have?

"unanswerably" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unanswerably" into syllables?

"unanswerably" is divided into syllables as: u · nan · swe · ra · bly.

What is the Scrabble score for "unanswerably"?

The Scrabble score for "unanswerably" is 20 points.

Using “unanswerably” in writing

"unanswerably" (u · nan · swe · ra · bly) 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, unanswerably is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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