S

How many syllables in “uncomplicated”?

5

syllables in "uncomplicated"

uncomplicated
database

Word details

Syllables

5

un · com · pli · ca · ted

Letters

13

u · n · c · o · m · p · l · i · c · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
c3
o1
m3
p3
l1
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
d2

Count another word

About the word “uncomplicated

The word uncomplicated contains 5 syllables, divided as un · com · pli · ca · ted. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "uncomplicated" have?

"uncomplicated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "uncomplicated" into syllables?

"uncomplicated" is divided into syllables as: un · com · pli · ca · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "uncomplicated"?

The Scrabble score for "uncomplicated" is 22 points.

Using “uncomplicated” in writing

"uncomplicated" (un · com · pli · ca · ted) 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, uncomplicated is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles