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How many syllables in “unreadable”?

5

syllables in "unreadable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · re · ad · ab · le

Letters

10

u · n · r · e · a · d · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
r1
e1
a1
d2
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “unreadable

The word unreadable contains 5 syllables, divided as un · re · ad · ab · le. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unreadable" have?

"unreadable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unreadable" into syllables?

"unreadable" is divided into syllables as: un · re · ad · ab · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "unreadable"?

The Scrabble score for "unreadable" is 13 points.

Using “unreadable” in writing

"unreadable" (un · re · ad · ab · le) 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, unreadable is worth 13 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.

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