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How many syllables in “unfavorably”?

5

syllables in "unfavorably"

unfavorably
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Word details

Syllables

5

un · fa · vo · ra · bly

Letters

11

u · n · f · a · v · o · r · a · b · l · y

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
f4
a1
v4
o1
r1
a1
b3
l1
y4

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About the word “unfavorably

The word unfavorably contains 5 syllables, divided as un · fa · vo · ra · bly. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unfavorably" have?

"unfavorably" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unfavorably" into syllables?

"unfavorably" is divided into syllables as: un · fa · vo · ra · bly.

What is the Scrabble score for "unfavorably"?

The Scrabble score for "unfavorably" is 22 points.

Using “unfavorably” in writing

"unfavorably" (un · fa · vo · 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, unfavorably is worth 22 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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