How many syllables in “underemployments”?
syllables in "underemployments"
Word details
Syllables
5
un · de · rem · ploy · ments
Letters
16
u · n · d · e · r · e · m · p · l · o · y · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
26
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “underemployments”
The word “underemployments” contains 5 syllables, divided as un · de · rem · ploy · ments. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "underemployments" have?
"underemployments" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "underemployments" into syllables?
"underemployments" is divided into syllables as: un · de · rem · ploy · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "underemployments"?
The Scrabble score for "underemployments" is 26 points.
Using “underemployments” in writing
"underemployments" (un · de · rem · ploy · ments) 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, “underemployments” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.