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How many syllables in “enfranchisement”?

5

syllables in "enfranchisement"

enfranchisement
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Word details

Syllables

5

en · fran · chi · se · ment

Letters

15

e · n · f · r · a · n · c · h · i · s · e · m · e · n · t

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
n1
f4
r1
a1
n1
c3
h4
i1
s1
e1
m3
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “enfranchisement

The word enfranchisement contains 5 syllables, divided as en · fran · chi · se · ment. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "enfranchisement" have?

"enfranchisement" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "enfranchisement" into syllables?

"enfranchisement" is divided into syllables as: en · fran · chi · se · ment.

What is the Scrabble score for "enfranchisement"?

The Scrabble score for "enfranchisement" is 25 points.

Using “enfranchisement” in writing

"enfranchisement" (en · fran · chi · se · ment) 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, enfranchisement is worth 25 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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