How many syllables in “incompetences”?
syllables in "incompetences"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · com · pe · ten · ces
Letters
13
i · n · c · o · m · p · e · t · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “incompetences”
The word “incompetences” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · com · pe · ten · ces. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "incompetences" have?
"incompetences" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "incompetences" into syllables?
"incompetences" is divided into syllables as: in · com · pe · ten · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "incompetences"?
The Scrabble score for "incompetences" is 21 points.
Using “incompetences” in writing
"incompetences" (in · com · pe · 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, “incompetences” 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.