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How many syllables in “illegality”?

5

syllables in "illegality"

illegality
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Word details

Syllables

5

il · le · ga · li · ty

Letters

10

i · l · l · e · g · a · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
l1
l1
e1
g2
a1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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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.

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