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How many syllables in “inheritances”?

5

syllables in "inheritances"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · he · ri · tan · ces

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
h4
e1
r1
i1
t1
a1
n1
c3
e1
s1

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About the word “inheritances

The word inheritances contains 5 syllables, divided as in · he · ri · tan · ces. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inheritances" have?

"inheritances" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inheritances" into syllables?

"inheritances" is divided into syllables as: in · he · ri · tan · ces.

What is the Scrabble score for "inheritances"?

The Scrabble score for "inheritances" is 17 points.

Using “inheritances” in writing

"inheritances" (in · he · ri · tan · ces) 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, inheritances 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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