How many syllables in “pertinaciously”?
syllables in "pertinaciously"
Word details
Syllables
5
pert · inac · ious · ly
Letters
14
p · e · r · t · i · n · a · c · i · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “pertinaciously”
The word “pertinaciously” contains 5 syllables, divided as pert · inac · ious · ly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pertinaciously" have?
"pertinaciously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pertinaciously" into syllables?
"pertinaciously" is divided into syllables as: pert · inac · ious · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "pertinaciously"?
The Scrabble score for "pertinaciously" is 21 points.
Using “pertinaciously” in writing
"pertinaciously" (pert · inac · ious · ly) 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, “pertinaciously” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.