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How many syllables in “impenitences”?

5

syllables in "impenitences"

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Word details

Syllables

5

im · pe · ni · ten · ces

Letters

12

i · m · p · e · n · i · t · e · n · c · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
m3
p3
e1
n1
i1
t1
e1
n1
c3
e1
s1

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About the word “impenitences

The word impenitences contains 5 syllables, divided as im · pe · ni · ten · ces. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "impenitences" have?

"impenitences" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "impenitences" into syllables?

"impenitences" is divided into syllables as: im · pe · ni · ten · ces.

What is the Scrabble score for "impenitences"?

The Scrabble score for "impenitences" is 18 points.

Using “impenitences” in writing

"impenitences" (im · pe · ni · ten · ces) 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, impenitences is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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