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How many syllables in “clandestinity”?

5

syllables in "clandestinity"

clandestinity
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Word details

Syllables

5

clan · de · sti · ni · ty

Letters

13

c · l · a · n · d · e · s · t · i · n · i · t · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
l1
a1
n1
d2
e1
s1
t1
i1
n1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “clandestinity

The word clandestinity contains 5 syllables, divided as clan · de · sti · ni · ty. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "clandestinity" have?

"clandestinity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "clandestinity" into syllables?

"clandestinity" is divided into syllables as: clan · de · sti · ni · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "clandestinity"?

The Scrabble score for "clandestinity" is 19 points.

Using “clandestinity” in writing

"clandestinity" (clan · de · sti · ni · 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, clandestinity is worth 19 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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