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How many syllables in “intumescences”?

5

syllables in "intumescences"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · tu · me · scen · ces

Letters

13

i · n · t · u · m · e · s · c · e · n · c · e · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
t1
u1
m3
e1
s1
c3
e1
n1
c3
e1
s1

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About the word “intumescences

The word intumescences contains 5 syllables, divided as in · tu · me · scen · ces. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "intumescences" have?

"intumescences" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "intumescences" into syllables?

"intumescences" is divided into syllables as: in · tu · me · scen · ces.

What is the Scrabble score for "intumescences"?

The Scrabble score for "intumescences" is 19 points.

Using “intumescences” in writing

"intumescences" (in · tu · me · scen · ces) 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, intumescences 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.

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