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How many syllables in “underemployments”?

5

syllables in "underemployments"

underemployments
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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

u1
n1
d2
e1
r1
e1
m3
p3
l1
o1
y4
m3
e1
n1
t1
s1

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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.

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