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How many syllables in “unidentified”?

5

syllables in "unidentified"

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Word details

Syllables

5

u · ni · den · ti · fied

Letters

12

u · n · i · d · e · n · t · i · f · i · e · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
i1
d2
e1
n1
t1
i1
f4
i1
e1
d2

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About the word “unidentified

The word unidentified contains 5 syllables, divided as u · ni · den · ti · fied. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unidentified" have?

"unidentified" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unidentified" into syllables?

"unidentified" is divided into syllables as: u · ni · den · ti · fied.

What is the Scrabble score for "unidentified"?

The Scrabble score for "unidentified" is 17 points.

Using “unidentified” in writing

"unidentified" (u · ni · den · ti · fied) 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, unidentified is worth 17 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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