How many syllables in “inelegances”?
syllables in "inelegances"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ne · le · gan · ces
Letters
11
i · n · e · l · e · g · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “inelegances”
The word “inelegances” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ne · le · gan · ces. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "inelegances" have?
"inelegances" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "inelegances" into syllables?
"inelegances" is divided into syllables as: i · ne · le · gan · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "inelegances"?
The Scrabble score for "inelegances" is 14 points.
Using “inelegances” in writing
"inelegances" (i · ne · le · gan · 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, “inelegances” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.