How many syllables in “unsexes”?
syllables in "unsexes"
Word details
Syllables
2
unse · xes
Letters
7
u · n · s · e · x · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “unsexes”
The word “unsexes” contains 2 syllables, divided as unse · xes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unsexes" have?
"unsexes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "unsexes" into syllables?
"unsexes" is divided into syllables as: unse · xes.
What is the Scrabble score for "unsexes"?
The Scrabble score for "unsexes" is 14 points.
Using “unsexes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "unsexes" (unse · xes) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “unsexes” is worth 14 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.
Anagrams of “unsexes”
The letters in “unsexes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nexuses.