How many syllables in “undesirably”?
syllables in "undesirably"
Word details
Syllables
5
un · de · si · ra · bly
Letters
11
u · n · d · e · s · i · r · a · b · l · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “undesirably”
The word “undesirably” contains 5 syllables, divided as un · de · si · ra · bly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "undesirably" have?
"undesirably" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "undesirably" into syllables?
"undesirably" is divided into syllables as: un · de · si · ra · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "undesirably"?
The Scrabble score for "undesirably" is 17 points.
Using “undesirably” in writing
"undesirably" (un · de · si · ra · bly) 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, “undesirably” 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.