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How many syllables in “animosity”?

5

syllables in "animosity"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ni · mo · si · ty

Letters

9

a · n · i · m · o · s · i · t · y

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
i1
m3
o1
s1
i1
t1
y4

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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.

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