How many syllables in “uninitiates”?
syllables in "uninitiates"
Word details
Syllables
5
u · ni · ni · tia · tes
Letters
11
u · n · i · n · i · t · i · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
11
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About the word “uninitiates”
The word “uninitiates” contains 5 syllables, divided as u · ni · ni · tia · tes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "uninitiates" have?
"uninitiates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "uninitiates" into syllables?
"uninitiates" is divided into syllables as: u · ni · ni · tia · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "uninitiates"?
The Scrabble score for "uninitiates" is 11 points.
Using “uninitiates” in writing
"uninitiates" (u · ni · ni · tia · tes) 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, “uninitiates” is worth 11 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.