How many syllables in “ungula”?
syllables in "ungula"
Word details
Syllables
3
un · gu · la
Letters
6
u · n · g · u · l · a
Scrabble
7
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About the word “ungula”
The word “ungula” contains 3 syllables, divided as un · gu · la. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ungula" have?
"ungula" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ungula" into syllables?
"ungula" is divided into syllables as: un · gu · la.
What is the Scrabble score for "ungula"?
The Scrabble score for "ungula" is 7 points.
Using “ungula” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ungula" (un · gu · la) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ungula” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ungula”
The letters in “ungula” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ungual.