How many syllables in “intolerance”?
syllables in "intolerance"
Word details
Syllables
4
int · ole · ran · ce
Letters
11
i · n · t · o · l · e · r · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “intolerance”
The word “intolerance” contains 4 syllables, divided as int · ole · ran · ce. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intolerance" have?
"intolerance" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "intolerance" into syllables?
"intolerance" is divided into syllables as: int · ole · ran · ce.
What is the Scrabble score for "intolerance"?
The Scrabble score for "intolerance" is 13 points.
Using “intolerance” in writing
Four-syllable words like "intolerance" (int · ole · ran · ce) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “intolerance” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “intolerance”
The letters in “intolerance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crenelation.