How many syllables in “acknowledgement”?
syllables in "acknowledgement"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · know · led · ge · ment
Letters
15
a · c · k · n · o · w · l · e · d · g · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “acknowledgement”
The word “acknowledgement” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · know · led · ge · ment. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acknowledgement" have?
"acknowledgement" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acknowledgement" into syllables?
"acknowledgement" is divided into syllables as: ac · know · led · ge · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "acknowledgement"?
The Scrabble score for "acknowledgement" is 28 points.
Using “acknowledgement” in writing
"acknowledgement" (ac · know · led · ge · ment) 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, “acknowledgement” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.