How many syllables in “indisposition”?
syllables in "indisposition"
Word details
Syllables
5
indi · spos · itio · n
Letters
13
i · n · d · i · s · p · o · s · i · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
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About the word “indisposition”
The word “indisposition” contains 5 syllables, divided as indi · spos · itio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "indisposition" have?
"indisposition" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "indisposition" into syllables?
"indisposition" is divided into syllables as: indi · spos · itio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "indisposition"?
The Scrabble score for "indisposition" is 16 points.
Using “indisposition” in writing
"indisposition" (indi · spos · itio · n) 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, “indisposition” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.