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How many syllables in “anfractuosity”?

5

syllables in "anfractuosity"

anfractuosity
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Word details

Syllables

5

an · frac · tuo · si · ty

Letters

13

a · n · f · r · a · c · t · u · o · s · i · t · y

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
f4
r1
a1
c3
t1
u1
o1
s1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “anfractuosity

The word anfractuosity contains 5 syllables, divided as an · frac · tuo · si · ty. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anfractuosity" have?

"anfractuosity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anfractuosity" into syllables?

"anfractuosity" is divided into syllables as: an · frac · tuo · si · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "anfractuosity"?

The Scrabble score for "anfractuosity" is 21 points.

Using “anfractuosity” in writing

"anfractuosity" (an · frac · tuo · si · ty) 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, anfractuosity is worth 21 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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