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How many syllables in “undergraduates”?

5

syllables in "undergraduates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · der · gra · dua · tes

Letters

14

u · n · d · e · r · g · r · a · d · u · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
d2
e1
r1
g2
r1
a1
d2
u1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “undergraduates

The word undergraduates contains 5 syllables, divided as un · der · gra · dua · tes. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "undergraduates" have?

"undergraduates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "undergraduates" into syllables?

"undergraduates" is divided into syllables as: un · der · gra · dua · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "undergraduates"?

The Scrabble score for "undergraduates" is 17 points.

Using “undergraduates” in writing

"undergraduates" (un · der · gra · dua · tes) 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, undergraduates is worth 17 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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