How many syllables in “personality”?
syllables in "personality"
Word details
Syllables
5
per · so · na · li · ty
Letters
11
p · e · r · s · o · n · a · l · i · t · y
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “personality”
The word “personality” contains 5 syllables, divided as per · so · na · li · ty. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "personality" have?
"personality" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "personality" into syllables?
"personality" is divided into syllables as: per · so · na · li · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "personality"?
The Scrabble score for "personality" is 16 points.
Using “personality” in writing
"personality" (per · so · na · li · 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, “personality” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “personality”
The letters in “personality” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antileprosy.