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How many syllables in “permittivity”?

5

syllables in "permittivity"

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Word details

Syllables

5

per · mit · ti · vi · ty

Letters

12

p · e · r · m · i · t · t · i · v · i · t · y

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
m3
i1
t1
t1
i1
v4
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “permittivity

The word permittivity contains 5 syllables, divided as per · mit · ti · vi · ty. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "permittivity" have?

"permittivity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "permittivity" into syllables?

"permittivity" is divided into syllables as: per · mit · ti · vi · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "permittivity"?

The Scrabble score for "permittivity" is 22 points.

Using “permittivity” in writing

"permittivity" (per · mit · ti · vi · ty) 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, permittivity is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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