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How many syllables in “inexpediency”?

5

syllables in "inexpediency"

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Word details

Syllables

5

i · nex · pe · dien · cy

Letters

12

i · n · e · x · p · e · d · i · e · n · c · y

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
e1
x8
p3
e1
d2
i1
e1
n1
c3
y4

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About the word “inexpediency

The word inexpediency contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nex · pe · dien · cy. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inexpediency" have?

"inexpediency" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inexpediency" into syllables?

"inexpediency" is divided into syllables as: i · nex · pe · dien · cy.

What is the Scrabble score for "inexpediency"?

The Scrabble score for "inexpediency" is 27 points.

Using “inexpediency” in writing

"inexpediency" (i · nex · pe · dien · 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, inexpediency is worth 27 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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