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How many syllables in “introductory”?

5

syllables in "introductory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · tro · duc · to · ry

Letters

12

i · n · t · r · o · d · u · c · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

18

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
t1
r1
o1
d2
u1
c3
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “introductory

The word introductory contains 5 syllables, divided as in · tro · duc · to · ry. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "introductory" have?

"introductory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "introductory" into syllables?

"introductory" is divided into syllables as: in · tro · duc · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "introductory"?

The Scrabble score for "introductory" is 18 points.

Using “introductory” in writing

"introductory" (in · tro · duc · to · ry) 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, introductory is worth 18 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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