How many syllables in “unintelligent”?
syllables in "unintelligent"
Word details
Syllables
5
u · nin · tel · li · gent
Letters
13
u · n · i · n · t · e · l · l · i · g · e · n · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “unintelligent”
The word “unintelligent” contains 5 syllables, divided as u · nin · tel · li · gent. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unintelligent" have?
"unintelligent" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "unintelligent" into syllables?
"unintelligent" is divided into syllables as: u · nin · tel · li · gent.
What is the Scrabble score for "unintelligent"?
The Scrabble score for "unintelligent" is 14 points.
Using “unintelligent” in writing
"unintelligent" (u · nin · tel · li · gent) 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, “unintelligent” is worth 14 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.