How many syllables in “animosity”?
syllables in "animosity"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ni · mo · si · ty
Letters
9
a · n · i · m · o · s · i · t · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “animosity”
The word “animosity” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ni · mo · si · ty. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "animosity" have?
"animosity" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "animosity" into syllables?
"animosity" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · mo · si · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "animosity"?
The Scrabble score for "animosity" is 14 points.
Using “animosity” in writing
"animosity" (a · ni · mo · 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, “animosity” is worth 14 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.