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How many syllables in “inexpediently”?

5

syllables in "inexpediently"

inexpediently
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Word details

Syllables

5

i · nex · pe · dien · tly

Letters

13

i · n · e · x · p · e · d · i · e · n · t · l · y

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
e1
x8
p3
e1
d2
i1
e1
n1
t1
l1
y4

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About the word “inexpediently

The word inexpediently contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nex · pe · dien · tly. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inexpediently" have?

"inexpediently" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inexpediently" into syllables?

"inexpediently" is divided into syllables as: i · nex · pe · dien · tly.

What is the Scrabble score for "inexpediently"?

The Scrabble score for "inexpediently" is 26 points.

Using “inexpediently” in writing

"inexpediently" (i · nex · pe · dien · tly) 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, inexpediently is worth 26 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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