How many syllables in “legitimacies”?
syllables in "legitimacies"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gi · ti · ma · cies
Letters
12
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “legitimacies”
The word “legitimacies” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · ti · ma · cies. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimacies" have?
"legitimacies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimacies" into syllables?
"legitimacies" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · ti · ma · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimacies"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimacies" is 17 points.
Using “legitimacies” in writing
"legitimacies" (le · gi · ti · ma · cies) 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, “legitimacies” 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.