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How many syllables in “unorthodoxy”?

5

syllables in "unorthodoxy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

u · nor · tho · do · xy

Letters

11

u · n · o · r · t · h · o · d · o · x · y

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
o1
r1
t1
h4
o1
d2
o1
x8
y4

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About the word “unorthodoxy

The word unorthodoxy contains 5 syllables, divided as u · nor · tho · do · xy. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unorthodoxy" have?

"unorthodoxy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unorthodoxy" into syllables?

"unorthodoxy" is divided into syllables as: u · nor · tho · do · xy.

What is the Scrabble score for "unorthodoxy"?

The Scrabble score for "unorthodoxy" is 25 points.

Using “unorthodoxy” in writing

"unorthodoxy" (u · nor · tho · do · xy) 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, unorthodoxy is worth 25 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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