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How many syllables in “unavailingness”?

5

syllables in "unavailingness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

u · na · vai · lin · gness

Letters

14

u · n · a · v · a · i · l · i · n · g · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
a1
v4
a1
i1
l1
i1
n1
g2
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “unavailingness

The word unavailingness contains 5 syllables, divided as u · na · vai · lin · gness. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unavailingness" have?

"unavailingness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unavailingness" into syllables?

"unavailingness" is divided into syllables as: u · na · vai · lin · gness.

What is the Scrabble score for "unavailingness"?

The Scrabble score for "unavailingness" is 18 points.

Using “unavailingness” in writing

"unavailingness" (u · na · vai · lin · gness) 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, unavailingness is worth 18 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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