How many syllables in “unintentional”?
syllables in "unintentional"
Word details
Syllables
5
unin · tent · iona · l
Letters
13
u · n · i · n · t · e · n · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “unintentional”
The word “unintentional” contains 5 syllables, divided as unin · tent · iona · l. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unintentional" have?
"unintentional" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "unintentional" into syllables?
"unintentional" is divided into syllables as: unin · tent · iona · l.
What is the Scrabble score for "unintentional"?
The Scrabble score for "unintentional" is 13 points.
Using “unintentional” in writing
"unintentional" (unin · tent · iona · l) 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, “unintentional” 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.