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How many syllables in “unmercifully”?

5

syllables in "unmercifully"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · mer · ci · ful · ly

Letters

12

u · n · m · e · r · c · i · f · u · l · l · y

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
m3
e1
r1
c3
i1
f4
u1
l1
l1
y4

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About the word “unmercifully

The word unmercifully contains 5 syllables, divided as un · mer · ci · ful · ly. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unmercifully" have?

"unmercifully" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unmercifully" into syllables?

"unmercifully" is divided into syllables as: un · mer · ci · ful · ly.

What is the Scrabble score for "unmercifully"?

The Scrabble score for "unmercifully" is 22 points.

Using “unmercifully” in writing

"unmercifully" (un · mer · ci · ful · ly) 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, unmercifully is worth 22 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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