How many syllables in “incompetency”?
syllables in "incompetency"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · com · pe · ten · cy
Letters
12
i · n · c · o · m · p · e · t · e · n · c · y
Scrabble
23
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About the word “incompetency”
The word “incompetency” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · com · pe · ten · cy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "incompetency" have?
"incompetency" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "incompetency" into syllables?
"incompetency" is divided into syllables as: in · com · pe · ten · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "incompetency"?
The Scrabble score for "incompetency" is 23 points.
Using “incompetency” in writing
"incompetency" (in · com · pe · 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, “incompetency” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.