How many syllables in “legitimacy”?
syllables in "legitimacy"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gi · ti · ma · cy
Letters
10
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · c · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “legitimacy”
The word “legitimacy” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · ti · ma · cy. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimacy" have?
"legitimacy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimacy" into syllables?
"legitimacy" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · ti · ma · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimacy"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimacy" is 18 points.
Using “legitimacy” in writing
"legitimacy" (le · gi · ti · ma · 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, “legitimacy” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.