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How many syllables in “unbureaucratic”?

5

syllables in "unbureaucratic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · bu · reau · cra · tic

Letters

14

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

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
b3
u1
r1
e1
a1
u1
c3
r1
a1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “unbureaucratic

The word unbureaucratic contains 5 syllables, divided as un · bu · reau · cra · tic. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unbureaucratic" have?

"unbureaucratic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unbureaucratic" into syllables?

"unbureaucratic" is divided into syllables as: un · bu · reau · cra · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "unbureaucratic"?

The Scrabble score for "unbureaucratic" is 20 points.

Using “unbureaucratic” in writing

"unbureaucratic" (un · bu · reau · cra · tic) 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, unbureaucratic 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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