How many syllables in “ineluctably”?
syllables in "ineluctably"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ne · luc · ta · bly
Letters
11
i · n · e · l · u · c · t · a · b · l · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “ineluctably”
The word “ineluctably” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ne · luc · ta · bly. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ineluctably" have?
"ineluctably" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ineluctably" into syllables?
"ineluctably" is divided into syllables as: i · ne · luc · ta · bly.
What is the Scrabble score for "ineluctably"?
The Scrabble score for "ineluctably" is 18 points.
Using “ineluctably” in writing
"ineluctably" (i · ne · luc · ta · bly) 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, “ineluctably” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.