How many syllables in “unmerited”?
syllables in "unmerited"
Word details
Syllables
4
un · me · ri · ted
Letters
9
u · n · m · e · r · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “unmerited”
The word “unmerited” contains 4 syllables, divided as un · me · ri · ted. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unmerited" have?
"unmerited" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "unmerited" into syllables?
"unmerited" is divided into syllables as: un · me · ri · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "unmerited"?
The Scrabble score for "unmerited" is 12 points.
Using “unmerited” in writing
Four-syllable words like "unmerited" (un · me · ri · ted) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “unmerited” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “unmerited”
The letters in “unmerited” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unmitered.