How many syllables in “mountebankery”?
syllables in "mountebankery"
Word details
Syllables
5
moun · te · ban · ke · ry
Letters
13
m · o · u · n · t · e · b · a · n · k · e · r · y
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “mountebankery”
The word “mountebankery” contains 5 syllables, divided as moun · te · ban · ke · ry. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mountebankery" have?
"mountebankery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mountebankery" into syllables?
"mountebankery" is divided into syllables as: moun · te · ban · ke · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "mountebankery"?
The Scrabble score for "mountebankery" is 24 points.
Using “mountebankery” in writing
"mountebankery" (moun · te · ban · ke · ry) 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, “mountebankery” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.