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How many syllables in “inveteracy”?

5

syllables in "inveteracy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · ve · te · ra · cy

Letters

10

i · n · v · e · t · e · r · a · c · y

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
v4
e1
t1
e1
r1
a1
c3
y4

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About the word “inveteracy

The word inveteracy contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ve · te · ra · cy. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "inveteracy" have?

"inveteracy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "inveteracy" into syllables?

"inveteracy" is divided into syllables as: in · ve · te · ra · cy.

What is the Scrabble score for "inveteracy"?

The Scrabble score for "inveteracy" is 18 points.

Using “inveteracy” in writing

"inveteracy" (in · ve · te · ra · 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, inveteracy 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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