How many syllables in “hereditary”?
syllables in "hereditary"
Word details
Syllables
5
he · re · di · ta · ry
Letters
10
h · e · r · e · d · i · t · a · r · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “hereditary”
The word “hereditary” contains 5 syllables, divided as he · re · di · ta · ry. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hereditary" have?
"hereditary" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hereditary" into syllables?
"hereditary" is divided into syllables as: he · re · di · ta · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "hereditary"?
The Scrabble score for "hereditary" is 17 points.
Using “hereditary” in writing
"hereditary" (he · re · di · ta · 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, “hereditary” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.