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How many syllables in “aristocracy”?

5

syllables in "aristocracy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ri · sto · cra · cy

Letters

11

a · r · i · s · t · o · c · r · a · c · y

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
r1
i1
s1
t1
o1
c3
r1
a1
c3
y4

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About the word “aristocracy

The word aristocracy contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ri · sto · cra · cy. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "aristocracy" have?

"aristocracy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "aristocracy" into syllables?

"aristocracy" is divided into syllables as: a · ri · sto · cra · cy.

What is the Scrabble score for "aristocracy"?

The Scrabble score for "aristocracy" is 18 points.

Using “aristocracy” in writing

"aristocracy" (a · ri · sto · cra · cy) 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, aristocracy is worth 18 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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