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How many syllables in “unmetabolized”?

5

syllables in "unmetabolized"

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Word details

Syllables

5

unm · eta · bol · ize · d

Letters

13

u · n · m · e · t · a · b · o · l · i · z · e · d

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
m3
e1
t1
a1
b3
o1
l1
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “unmetabolized

The word unmetabolized contains 5 syllables, divided as unm · eta · bol · ize · d. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unmetabolized" have?

"unmetabolized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unmetabolized" into syllables?

"unmetabolized" is divided into syllables as: unm · eta · bol · ize · d.

What is the Scrabble score for "unmetabolized"?

The Scrabble score for "unmetabolized" is 27 points.

Using “unmetabolized” in writing

"unmetabolized" (unm · eta · bol · ize · d) 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, unmetabolized is worth 27 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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