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How many syllables in “infelicities”?

5

syllables in "infelicities"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · fe · li · ci · ties

Letters

12

i · n · f · e · l · i · c · i · t · i · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
f4
e1
l1
i1
c3
i1
t1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “infelicities

The word infelicities contains 5 syllables, divided as in · fe · li · ci · ties. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "infelicities" have?

"infelicities" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "infelicities" into syllables?

"infelicities" is divided into syllables as: in · fe · li · ci · ties.

What is the Scrabble score for "infelicities"?

The Scrabble score for "infelicities" is 17 points.

Using “infelicities” in writing

"infelicities" (in · fe · li · ci · ties) 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, infelicities is worth 17 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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