How many syllables in “incontinency”?
syllables in "incontinency"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · con · ti · nen · cy
Letters
12
i · n · c · o · n · t · i · n · e · n · c · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “incontinency”
The word “incontinency” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · con · ti · nen · cy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "incontinency" have?
"incontinency" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "incontinency" into syllables?
"incontinency" is divided into syllables as: in · con · ti · nen · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "incontinency"?
The Scrabble score for "incontinency" is 19 points.
Using “incontinency” in writing
"incontinency" (in · con · ti · nen · 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, “incontinency” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.