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How many syllables in “indifferency”?

5

syllables in "indifferency"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · dif · fe · ren · cy

Letters

12

i · n · d · i · f · f · e · r · e · n · c · y

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
d2
i1
f4
f4
e1
r1
e1
n1
c3
y4

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About the word “indifferency

The word indifferency contains 5 syllables, divided as in · dif · fe · ren · cy. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "indifferency" have?

"indifferency" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "indifferency" into syllables?

"indifferency" is divided into syllables as: in · dif · fe · ren · cy.

What is the Scrabble score for "indifferency"?

The Scrabble score for "indifferency" is 24 points.

Using “indifferency” in writing

"indifferency" (in · dif · fe · ren · 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, indifferency is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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