How many syllables in “unsteady”?
syllables in "unsteady"
Word details
Syllables
3
un · stea · dy
Letters
8
u · n · s · t · e · a · d · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “unsteady”
The word “unsteady” contains 3 syllables, divided as un · stea · dy. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unsteady" have?
"unsteady" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "unsteady" into syllables?
"unsteady" is divided into syllables as: un · stea · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "unsteady"?
The Scrabble score for "unsteady" is 12 points.
Using “unsteady” in writing
Three-syllable words like "unsteady" (un · stea · dy) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “unsteady” 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.
Anagrams of “unsteady”
The letters in “unsteady” can be rearranged to spell one other word: unstayed.