How many syllables in “mountebankeries”?
syllables in "mountebankeries"
Word details
Syllables
5
moun · te · ban · ke · ries
Letters
15
m · o · u · n · t · e · b · a · n · k · e · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “mountebankeries”
The word “mountebankeries” contains 5 syllables, divided as moun · te · ban · ke · ries. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mountebankeries" have?
"mountebankeries" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mountebankeries" into syllables?
"mountebankeries" is divided into syllables as: moun · te · ban · ke · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "mountebankeries"?
The Scrabble score for "mountebankeries" is 23 points.
Using “mountebankeries” in writing
"mountebankeries" (moun · te · ban · ke · ries) 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, “mountebankeries” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.