How many syllables in “unorthodoxly”?
syllables in "unorthodoxly"
Word details
Syllables
5
u · nor · tho · dox · ly
Letters
12
u · n · o · r · t · h · o · d · o · x · l · y
Scrabble
26
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About the word “unorthodoxly”
The word “unorthodoxly” contains 5 syllables, divided as u · nor · tho · dox · ly. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "unorthodoxly" have?
"unorthodoxly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "unorthodoxly" into syllables?
"unorthodoxly" is divided into syllables as: u · nor · tho · dox · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "unorthodoxly"?
The Scrabble score for "unorthodoxly" is 26 points.
Using “unorthodoxly” in writing
"unorthodoxly" (u · nor · tho · dox · 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, “unorthodoxly” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.