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How many syllables in “inhabitancies”?

5

syllables in "inhabitancies"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · ha · bi · tan · cies

Letters

13

i · n · h · a · b · i · t · a · n · c · i · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
h4
a1
b3
i1
t1
a1
n1
c3
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “inhabitancies

The word inhabitancies contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ha · bi · tan · cies. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inhabitancies" have?

"inhabitancies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inhabitancies" into syllables?

"inhabitancies" is divided into syllables as: in · ha · bi · tan · cies.

What is the Scrabble score for "inhabitancies"?

The Scrabble score for "inhabitancies" is 20 points.

Using “inhabitancies” in writing

"inhabitancies" (in · ha · bi · tan · cies) 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, inhabitancies is worth 20 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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