How many syllables in “illegality”?
syllables in "illegality"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · le · ga · li · ty
Letters
10
i · l · l · e · g · a · l · i · t · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “illegality”
The word “illegality” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · le · ga · li · ty. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illegality" have?
"illegality" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illegality" into syllables?
"illegality" is divided into syllables as: il · le · ga · li · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "illegality"?
The Scrabble score for "illegality" is 14 points.
Using “illegality” in writing
"illegality" (il · le · ga · li · 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, “illegality” is worth 14 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.