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How many syllables in “unlatches”?

2

syllables in "unlatches"

unlatches
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Word details

Syllables

2

unlat · ches

Letters

9

u · n · l · a · t · c · h · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
l1
a1
t1
c3
h4
e1
s1

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About the word “unlatches

The word unlatches contains 2 syllables, divided as unlat · ches. It has 9 letters.

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How many syllables does "unlatches" have?

"unlatches" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "unlatches" into syllables?

"unlatches" is divided into syllables as: unlat · ches.

What is the Scrabble score for "unlatches"?

The Scrabble score for "unlatches" is 14 points.

Using “unlatches” in writing

Two-syllable words like "unlatches" (unlat · ches) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, unlatches 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.

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