How many syllables in “immoderacy”?
syllables in "immoderacy"
Word details
Syllables
5
im · mo · de · ra · cy
Letters
10
i · m · m · o · d · e · r · a · c · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “immoderacy”
The word “immoderacy” contains 5 syllables, divided as im · mo · de · ra · cy. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "immoderacy" have?
"immoderacy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "immoderacy" into syllables?
"immoderacy" is divided into syllables as: im · mo · de · ra · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "immoderacy"?
The Scrabble score for "immoderacy" is 20 points.
Using “immoderacy” in writing
"immoderacy" (im · mo · de · ra · cy) 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, “immoderacy” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.