How many syllables in “ungrammatical”?
syllables in "ungrammatical"
Word details
Syllables
5
un · gram · ma · ti · cal
Letters
13
u · n · g · r · a · m · m · a · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “ungrammatical”
The word “ungrammatical” contains 5 syllables, divided as un · gram · ma · ti · cal. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "ungrammatical" have?
"ungrammatical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ungrammatical" into syllables?
"ungrammatical" is divided into syllables as: un · gram · ma · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "ungrammatical"?
The Scrabble score for "ungrammatical" is 20 points.
Using “ungrammatical” in writing
"ungrammatical" (un · gram · ma · ti · cal) 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, “ungrammatical” 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.