How many syllables in “disciplinary”?
syllables in "disciplinary"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · sci · pli · na · ry
Letters
12
d · i · s · c · i · p · l · i · n · a · r · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “disciplinary”
The word “disciplinary” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · sci · pli · na · ry. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "disciplinary" have?
"disciplinary" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "disciplinary" into syllables?
"disciplinary" is divided into syllables as: di · sci · pli · na · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "disciplinary"?
The Scrabble score for "disciplinary" is 20 points.
Using “disciplinary” in writing
"disciplinary" (di · sci · pli · na · ry) 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, “disciplinary” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.