How many syllables in “intertwinement”?
syllables in "intertwinement"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · ter · twi · ne · ment
Letters
14
i · n · t · e · r · t · w · i · n · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “intertwinement”
The word “intertwinement” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ter · twi · ne · ment. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "intertwinement" have?
"intertwinement" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "intertwinement" into syllables?
"intertwinement" is divided into syllables as: in · ter · twi · ne · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "intertwinement"?
The Scrabble score for "intertwinement" is 19 points.
Using “intertwinement” in writing
"intertwinement" (in · ter · twi · ne · ment) 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, “intertwinement” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.