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How many syllables in “irresolution”?

5

syllables in "irresolution"

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Word details

Syllables

5

irr · eso · lut · ion

Letters

12

i · r · r · e · s · o · l · u · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
r1
r1
e1
s1
o1
l1
u1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “irresolution

The word irresolution contains 5 syllables, divided as irr · eso · lut · ion. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "irresolution" have?

"irresolution" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "irresolution" into syllables?

"irresolution" is divided into syllables as: irr · eso · lut · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "irresolution"?

The Scrabble score for "irresolution" is 12 points.

Using “irresolution” in writing

"irresolution" (irr · eso · lut · ion) 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, irresolution is worth 12 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.

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