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How many syllables in “unbarricaded”?

5

syllables in "unbarricaded"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · bar · ri · ca · ded

Letters

12

u · n · b · a · r · r · i · c · a · d · e · d

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
b3
a1
r1
r1
i1
c3
a1
d2
e1
d2

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About the word “unbarricaded

The word unbarricaded contains 5 syllables, divided as un · bar · ri · ca · ded. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unbarricaded" have?

"unbarricaded" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unbarricaded" into syllables?

"unbarricaded" is divided into syllables as: un · bar · ri · ca · ded.

What is the Scrabble score for "unbarricaded"?

The Scrabble score for "unbarricaded" is 18 points.

Using “unbarricaded” in writing

"unbarricaded" (un · bar · ri · ca · ded) 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, unbarricaded 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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