How many syllables in “correspondency”?
syllables in "correspondency"
Word details
Syllables
5
cor · re · spon · den · cy
Letters
14
c · o · r · r · e · s · p · o · n · d · e · n · c · y
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “correspondency”
The word “correspondency” contains 5 syllables, divided as cor · re · spon · den · cy. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "correspondency" have?
"correspondency" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "correspondency" into syllables?
"correspondency" is divided into syllables as: cor · re · spon · den · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "correspondency"?
The Scrabble score for "correspondency" is 24 points.
Using “correspondency” in writing
"correspondency" (cor · re · spon · den · 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, “correspondency” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.