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How many syllables in “unicellular”?

5

syllables in "unicellular"

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Word details

Syllables

5

u · ni · cel · lu · lar

Letters

11

u · n · i · c · e · l · l · u · l · a · r

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
i1
c3
e1
l1
l1
u1
l1
a1
r1

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About the word “unicellular

The word unicellular contains 5 syllables, divided as u · ni · cel · lu · lar. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unicellular" have?

"unicellular" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unicellular" into syllables?

"unicellular" is divided into syllables as: u · ni · cel · lu · lar.

What is the Scrabble score for "unicellular"?

The Scrabble score for "unicellular" is 13 points.

Using “unicellular” in writing

"unicellular" (u · ni · cel · lu · lar) 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, unicellular is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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