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How many syllables in “underbudgeted”?

5

syllables in "underbudgeted"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · der · bud · ge · ted

Letters

13

u · n · d · e · r · b · u · d · g · e · t · e · d

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
d2
e1
r1
b3
u1
d2
g2
e1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “underbudgeted

The word underbudgeted contains 5 syllables, divided as un · der · bud · ge · ted. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "underbudgeted" have?

"underbudgeted" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "underbudgeted" into syllables?

"underbudgeted" is divided into syllables as: un · der · bud · ge · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "underbudgeted"?

The Scrabble score for "underbudgeted" is 19 points.

Using “underbudgeted” in writing

"underbudgeted" (un · der · bud · ge · 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, underbudgeted is worth 19 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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