How many syllables in “penitentiary”?
5
syllables in "penitentiary"
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Word details
Syllables
5
pe · ni · ten · tia · ry
Letters
12
p · e · n · i · t · e · n · t · i · a · r · y
Scrabble
17
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
e1
n1
i1
t1
e1
n1
t1
i1
a1
r1
y4
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About the word “penitentiary”
The word “penitentiary” contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · ni · ten · tia · ry. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "penitentiary" have?
"penitentiary" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "penitentiary" into syllables?
"penitentiary" is divided into syllables as: pe · ni · ten · tia · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "penitentiary"?
The Scrabble score for "penitentiary" is 17 points.