How many syllables in “insufficiency”?
syllables in "insufficiency"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · suf · fi · cien · cy
Letters
13
i · n · s · u · f · f · i · c · i · e · n · c · y
Scrabble
26
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About the word “insufficiency”
The word “insufficiency” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · suf · fi · cien · cy. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "insufficiency" have?
"insufficiency" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "insufficiency" into syllables?
"insufficiency" is divided into syllables as: in · suf · fi · cien · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "insufficiency"?
The Scrabble score for "insufficiency" is 26 points.
Using “insufficiency” in writing
"insufficiency" (in · suf · fi · cien · cy) 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, “insufficiency” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.