How many syllables in “kinesics”?
syllables in "kinesics"
Word details
Syllables
3
ki · ne · sics
Letters
8
k · i · n · e · s · i · c · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “kinesics”
The word “kinesics” contains 3 syllables, divided as ki · ne · sics. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kinesics" have?
"kinesics" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "kinesics" into syllables?
"kinesics" is divided into syllables as: ki · ne · sics.
What is the Scrabble score for "kinesics"?
The Scrabble score for "kinesics" is 14 points.
Using “kinesics” in writing
Three-syllable words like "kinesics" (ki · ne · sics) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “kinesics” is worth 14 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.
Anagrams of “kinesics”
The letters in “kinesics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ickiness.