How many syllables in “electricity”?
syllables in "electricity"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · lec · tri · ci · ty
Letters
11
e · l · e · c · t · r · i · c · i · t · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “electricity”
The word “electricity” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · lec · tri · ci · ty. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "electricity" have?
"electricity" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "electricity" into syllables?
"electricity" is divided into syllables as: e · lec · tri · ci · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "electricity"?
The Scrabble score for "electricity" is 18 points.
Using “electricity” in writing
"electricity" (e · lec · tri · ci · 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, “electricity” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.