How many syllables in “uninhabited”?
syllables in "uninhabited"
Word details
Syllables
5
u · nin · ha · bi · ted
Letters
11
u · n · i · n · h · a · b · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
17
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About the word “uninhabited”
The word “uninhabited” contains 5 syllables, divided as u · nin · ha · bi · ted. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "uninhabited" have?
"uninhabited" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "uninhabited" into syllables?
"uninhabited" is divided into syllables as: u · nin · ha · bi · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "uninhabited"?
The Scrabble score for "uninhabited" is 17 points.
Using “uninhabited” in writing
"uninhabited" (u · nin · ha · bi · ted) 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, “uninhabited” 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.