How many syllables in “inelegant”?
syllables in "inelegant"
Word details
Syllables
4
i · ne · le · gant
Letters
9
i · n · e · l · e · g · a · n · t
Scrabble
10
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About the word “inelegant”
The word “inelegant” contains 4 syllables, divided as i · ne · le · gant. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "inelegant" have?
"inelegant" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "inelegant" into syllables?
"inelegant" is divided into syllables as: i · ne · le · gant.
What is the Scrabble score for "inelegant"?
The Scrabble score for "inelegant" is 10 points.
Using “inelegant” in writing
Four-syllable words like "inelegant" (i · ne · le · gant) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “inelegant” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “inelegant”
The letters in “inelegant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: eglantine.