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How many syllables in “unsellable”?

5

syllables in "unsellable"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · se · ll · ab · le

Letters

10

u · n · s · e · l · l · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
s1
e1
l1
l1
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “unsellable

The word unsellable contains 5 syllables, divided as un · se · ll · ab · le. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unsellable" have?

"unsellable" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unsellable" into syllables?

"unsellable" is divided into syllables as: un · se · ll · ab · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "unsellable"?

The Scrabble score for "unsellable" is 12 points.

Using “unsellable” in writing

"unsellable" (un · se · ll · 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, unsellable 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.

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