How many syllables in “acknowledgements”?
syllables in "acknowledgements"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · know · led · ge · ments
Letters
16
a · c · k · n · o · w · l · e · d · g · e · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “acknowledgements”
The word “acknowledgements” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · know · led · ge · ments. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "acknowledgements" have?
"acknowledgements" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acknowledgements" into syllables?
"acknowledgements" is divided into syllables as: ac · know · led · ge · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "acknowledgements"?
The Scrabble score for "acknowledgements" is 29 points.
Using “acknowledgements” in writing
"acknowledgements" (ac · know · led · ge · ments) 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, “acknowledgements” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.