How many syllables in “iridescences”?
syllables in "iridescences"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ri · de · scen · ces
Letters
12
i · r · i · d · e · s · c · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “iridescences”
The word “iridescences” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ri · de · scen · ces. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "iridescences" have?
"iridescences" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "iridescences" into syllables?
"iridescences" is divided into syllables as: i · ri · de · scen · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "iridescences"?
The Scrabble score for "iridescences" is 17 points.
Using “iridescences” in writing
"iridescences" (i · ri · de · 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, “iridescences” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.