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How many syllables in “unsymmetrical”?

5

syllables in "unsymmetrical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

un · sym · me · tri · cal

Letters

13

u · n · s · y · m · m · e · t · r · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
n1
s1
y4
m3
m3
e1
t1
r1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “unsymmetrical

The word unsymmetrical contains 5 syllables, divided as un · sym · me · tri · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "unsymmetrical" have?

"unsymmetrical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "unsymmetrical" into syllables?

"unsymmetrical" is divided into syllables as: un · sym · me · tri · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "unsymmetrical"?

The Scrabble score for "unsymmetrical" is 22 points.

Using “unsymmetrical” in writing

"unsymmetrical" (un · sym · me · tri · cal) 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, unsymmetrical is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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