How many syllables in “capillarity”?
syllables in "capillarity"
Word details
Syllables
5
ca · pil · la · ri · ty
Letters
11
c · a · p · i · l · l · a · r · i · t · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “capillarity”
The word “capillarity” contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · pil · la · ri · ty. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "capillarity" have?
"capillarity" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "capillarity" into syllables?
"capillarity" is divided into syllables as: ca · pil · la · ri · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "capillarity"?
The Scrabble score for "capillarity" is 18 points.
Using “capillarity” in writing
"capillarity" (ca · pil · la · ri · 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, “capillarity” 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.
Anagrams of “capillarity”
The letters in “capillarity” can be rearranged to spell one other word: piratically.