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How many syllables in “unlivable”?

5

syllables in "unlivable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · li · va · bl · e

Letters

9

u · n · l · i · v · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
l1
i1
v4
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “unlivable

The word unlivable contains 5 syllables, divided as un · li · va · bl · e. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unlivable" have?

"unlivable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unlivable" into syllables?

"unlivable" is divided into syllables as: un · li · va · bl · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "unlivable"?

The Scrabble score for "unlivable" is 14 points.

Using “unlivable” in writing

"unlivable" (un · li · va · bl · e) 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, unlivable 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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