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How many syllables in “illegalities”?

5

syllables in "illegalities"

illegalities
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Word details

Syllables

5

il · le · ga · li · ties

Letters

12

i · l · l · e · g · a · l · i · t · i · e · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
l1
l1
e1
g2
a1
l1
i1
t1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “illegalities

The word illegalities contains 5 syllables, divided as il · le · ga · li · ties. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "illegalities" have?

"illegalities" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "illegalities" into syllables?

"illegalities" is divided into syllables as: il · le · ga · li · ties.

What is the Scrabble score for "illegalities"?

The Scrabble score for "illegalities" is 13 points.

Using “illegalities” in writing

"illegalities" (il · le · ga · li · ties) 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, illegalities is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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