How many syllables in “impoverishments”?
syllables in "impoverishments"
Word details
Syllables
5
im · po · ve · ris · hments
Letters
15
i · m · p · o · v · e · r · i · s · h · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
27
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About the word “impoverishments”
The word “impoverishments” contains 5 syllables, divided as im · po · ve · ris · hments. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "impoverishments" have?
"impoverishments" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "impoverishments" into syllables?
"impoverishments" is divided into syllables as: im · po · ve · ris · hments.
What is the Scrabble score for "impoverishments"?
The Scrabble score for "impoverishments" is 27 points.
Using “impoverishments” in writing
"impoverishments" (im · po · ve · ris · hments) 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, “impoverishments” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.