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How many syllables in “ungentlemanly”?

5

syllables in "ungentlemanly"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · gen · tle · man · ly

Letters

13

u · n · g · e · n · t · l · e · m · a · n · l · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
g2
e1
n1
t1
l1
e1
m3
a1
n1
l1
y4

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About the word “ungentlemanly

The word ungentlemanly contains 5 syllables, divided as un · gen · tle · man · ly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ungentlemanly" have?

"ungentlemanly" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ungentlemanly" into syllables?

"ungentlemanly" is divided into syllables as: un · gen · tle · man · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "ungentlemanly"?

The Scrabble score for "ungentlemanly" is 19 points.

Using “ungentlemanly” in writing

"ungentlemanly" (un · gen · tle · man · 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, ungentlemanly is worth 19 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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