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How many syllables in “unelaborate”?

5

syllables in "unelaborate"

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Word details

Syllables

5

une · lab · ora · te

Letters

11

u · n · e · l · a · b · o · r · a · t · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
e1
l1
a1
b3
o1
r1
a1
t1
e1

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About the word “unelaborate

The word unelaborate contains 5 syllables, divided as une · lab · ora · te. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unelaborate" have?

"unelaborate" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unelaborate" into syllables?

"unelaborate" is divided into syllables as: une · lab · ora · te.

What is the Scrabble score for "unelaborate"?

The Scrabble score for "unelaborate" is 13 points.

Using “unelaborate” in writing

"unelaborate" (une · lab · ora · te) 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, unelaborate is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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