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How many syllables in “unbecomingness”?

5

syllables in "unbecomingness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · be · co · min · gness

Letters

14

u · n · b · e · c · o · m · i · n · g · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
b3
e1
c3
o1
m3
i1
n1
g2
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “unbecomingness

The word unbecomingness contains 5 syllables, divided as un · be · co · min · gness. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unbecomingness" have?

"unbecomingness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unbecomingness" into syllables?

"unbecomingness" is divided into syllables as: un · be · co · min · gness.

What is the Scrabble score for "unbecomingness"?

The Scrabble score for "unbecomingness" is 21 points.

Using “unbecomingness” in writing

"unbecomingness" (un · be · co · min · 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, unbecomingness 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.

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