How many syllables in “grandiloquences”?
syllables in "grandiloquences"
Word details
Syllables
5
gran · di · lo · quen · ces
Letters
15
g · r · a · n · d · i · l · o · q · u · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
28
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About the word “grandiloquences”
The word “grandiloquences” contains 5 syllables, divided as gran · di · lo · quen · ces. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "grandiloquences" have?
"grandiloquences" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "grandiloquences" into syllables?
"grandiloquences" is divided into syllables as: gran · di · lo · quen · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "grandiloquences"?
The Scrabble score for "grandiloquences" is 28 points.
Using “grandiloquences” in writing
"grandiloquences" (gran · di · lo · quen · 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, “grandiloquences” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.