How many syllables in “catholicity”?
syllables in "catholicity"
Word details
Syllables
5
cat · ho · li · ci · ty
Letters
11
c · a · t · h · o · l · i · c · i · t · y
Scrabble
21
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About the word “catholicity”
The word “catholicity” contains 5 syllables, divided as cat · ho · li · ci · ty. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catholicity" have?
"catholicity" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "catholicity" into syllables?
"catholicity" is divided into syllables as: cat · ho · li · ci · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "catholicity"?
The Scrabble score for "catholicity" is 21 points.
Using “catholicity” in writing
"catholicity" (cat · ho · li · ci · 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, “catholicity” 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.