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How many syllables in “unmanageably”?

5

syllables in "unmanageably"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · ma · na · gea · bly

Letters

12

u · n · m · a · n · a · g · e · a · b · l · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
m3
a1
n1
a1
g2
e1
a1
b3
l1
y4

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About the word “unmanageably

The word unmanageably contains 5 syllables, divided as un · ma · na · gea · bly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unmanageably" have?

"unmanageably" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unmanageably" into syllables?

"unmanageably" is divided into syllables as: un · ma · na · gea · bly.

What is the Scrabble score for "unmanageably"?

The Scrabble score for "unmanageably" is 20 points.

Using “unmanageably” in writing

"unmanageably" (un · ma · na · gea · bly) 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, unmanageably is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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