How many syllables in “insufficiencies”?
syllables in "insufficiencies"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · suf · fi · cien · cies
Letters
15
i · n · s · u · f · f · i · c · i · e · n · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “insufficiencies”
The word “insufficiencies” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · suf · fi · cien · cies. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "insufficiencies" have?
"insufficiencies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "insufficiencies" into syllables?
"insufficiencies" is divided into syllables as: in · suf · fi · cien · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "insufficiencies"?
The Scrabble score for "insufficiencies" is 25 points.
Using “insufficiencies” in writing
"insufficiencies" (in · suf · fi · cien · 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, “insufficiencies” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.