How many syllables in “unites”?
syllables in "unites"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · ni · tes
Letters
6
u · n · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “unites”
The word “unites” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · ni · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unites" have?
"unites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "unites" into syllables?
"unites" is divided into syllables as: u · ni · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "unites"?
The Scrabble score for "unites" is 6 points.
Using “unites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "unites" (u · ni · tes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “unites” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “unites”
The letters in “unites” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: tenuis, unties.