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How many syllables in “uniparental”?

5

syllables in "uniparental"

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Word details

Syllables

5

u · ni · pa · ren · tal

Letters

11

u · n · i · p · a · r · e · n · t · a · l

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
i1
p3
a1
r1
e1
n1
t1
a1
l1

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About the word “uniparental

The word uniparental contains 5 syllables, divided as u · ni · pa · ren · tal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "uniparental" have?

"uniparental" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "uniparental" into syllables?

"uniparental" is divided into syllables as: u · ni · pa · ren · tal.

What is the Scrabble score for "uniparental"?

The Scrabble score for "uniparental" is 13 points.

Using “uniparental” in writing

"uniparental" (u · ni · pa · ren · tal) 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, uniparental 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.

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