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How many syllables in “unsensational”?

5

syllables in "unsensational"

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Word details

Syllables

5

unse · nsat · iona · l

Letters

13

u · n · s · e · n · s · a · t · i · o · n · a · l

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
s1
e1
n1
s1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
l1

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About the word “unsensational

The word unsensational contains 5 syllables, divided as unse · nsat · iona · l. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unsensational" have?

"unsensational" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unsensational" into syllables?

"unsensational" is divided into syllables as: unse · nsat · iona · l.

What is the Scrabble score for "unsensational"?

The Scrabble score for "unsensational" is 13 points.

Using “unsensational” in writing

"unsensational" (unse · nsat · iona · l) 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, unsensational 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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