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How many syllables in “effeminacies”?

5

syllables in "effeminacies"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ef · fe · mi · na · cies

Letters

12

e · f · f · e · m · i · n · a · c · i · e · s

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
f4
f4
e1
m3
i1
n1
a1
c3
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “effeminacies

The word effeminacies contains 5 syllables, divided as ef · fe · mi · na · cies. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "effeminacies" have?

"effeminacies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "effeminacies" into syllables?

"effeminacies" is divided into syllables as: ef · fe · mi · na · cies.

What is the Scrabble score for "effeminacies"?

The Scrabble score for "effeminacies" is 22 points.

Using “effeminacies” in writing

"effeminacies" (ef · fe · mi · na · cies) 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, effeminacies is worth 22 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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