How many syllables in “penalty”?
3
syllables in "penalty"
penalty
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Word details
Syllables
3
pe · nal · ty
Letters
7
p · e · n · a · l · t · y
Scrabble
12
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
p3
e1
n1
a1
l1
t1
y4
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About the word “penalty”
The word “penalty” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · nal · ty. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "penalty" have?
"penalty" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "penalty" into syllables?
"penalty" is divided into syllables as: pe · nal · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "penalty"?
The Scrabble score for "penalty" is 12 points.