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How many syllables in “disallowances”?

5

syllables in "disallowances"

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Word details

Syllables

5

di · sal · lo · wan · ces

Letters

13

d · i · s · a · l · l · o · w · a · n · c · e · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
a1
l1
l1
o1
w4
a1
n1
c3
e1
s1

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About the word “disallowances

The word disallowances contains 5 syllables, divided as di · sal · lo · wan · ces. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "disallowances" have?

"disallowances" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "disallowances" into syllables?

"disallowances" is divided into syllables as: di · sal · lo · wan · ces.

What is the Scrabble score for "disallowances"?

The Scrabble score for "disallowances" is 19 points.

Using “disallowances” in writing

"disallowances" (di · sal · lo · wan · ces) 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, disallowances 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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