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How many syllables in “inquisitorial”?

5

syllables in "inquisitorial"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · qui · si · to · rial

Letters

13

i · n · q · u · i · s · i · t · o · r · i · a · l

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
q10
u1
i1
s1
i1
t1
o1
r1
i1
a1
l1

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About the word “inquisitorial

The word inquisitorial contains 5 syllables, divided as in · qui · si · to · rial. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inquisitorial" have?

"inquisitorial" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inquisitorial" into syllables?

"inquisitorial" is divided into syllables as: in · qui · si · to · rial.

What is the Scrabble score for "inquisitorial"?

The Scrabble score for "inquisitorial" is 22 points.

Using “inquisitorial” in writing

"inquisitorial" (in · qui · si · to · rial) 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, inquisitorial is worth 22 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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