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How many syllables in “inobservances”?

5

syllables in "inobservances"

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Word details

Syllables

5

i · nob · ser · van · ces

Letters

13

i · n · o · b · s · e · r · v · a · n · c · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
o1
b3
s1
e1
r1
v4
a1
n1
c3
e1
s1

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About the word “inobservances

The word inobservances contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nob · ser · van · ces. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inobservances" have?

"inobservances" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inobservances" into syllables?

"inobservances" is divided into syllables as: i · nob · ser · van · ces.

What is the Scrabble score for "inobservances"?

The Scrabble score for "inobservances" is 20 points.

Using “inobservances” in writing

"inobservances" (i · nob · ser · van · 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, inobservances 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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