How many syllables in “itinerancy”?
syllables in "itinerancy"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ti · ne · ran · cy
Letters
10
i · t · i · n · e · r · a · n · c · y
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “itinerancy”
The word “itinerancy” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ti · ne · ran · cy. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "itinerancy" have?
"itinerancy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "itinerancy" into syllables?
"itinerancy" is divided into syllables as: i · ti · ne · ran · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "itinerancy"?
The Scrabble score for "itinerancy" is 15 points.
Using “itinerancy” in writing
"itinerancy" (i · ti · ne · ran · 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, “itinerancy” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.