How many syllables in “inadvertency”?
syllables in "inadvertency"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · nad · ver · ten · cy
Letters
12
i · n · a · d · v · e · r · t · e · n · c · y
Scrabble
21
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About the word “inadvertency”
The word “inadvertency” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nad · ver · ten · cy. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "inadvertency" have?
"inadvertency" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "inadvertency" into syllables?
"inadvertency" is divided into syllables as: i · nad · ver · ten · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "inadvertency"?
The Scrabble score for "inadvertency" is 21 points.
Using “inadvertency” in writing
"inadvertency" (i · nad · ver · ten · 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, “inadvertency” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.