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How many syllables in “unfamiliarly”?

5

syllables in "unfamiliarly"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · fa · mi · liar · ly

Letters

12

u · n · f · a · m · i · l · i · a · r · l · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
f4
a1
m3
i1
l1
i1
a1
r1
l1
y4

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About the word “unfamiliarly

The word unfamiliarly contains 5 syllables, divided as un · fa · mi · liar · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unfamiliarly" have?

"unfamiliarly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unfamiliarly" into syllables?

"unfamiliarly" is divided into syllables as: un · fa · mi · liar · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "unfamiliarly"?

The Scrabble score for "unfamiliarly" is 20 points.

Using “unfamiliarly” in writing

"unfamiliarly" (un · fa · mi · liar · ly) 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, unfamiliarly is worth 20 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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