How many syllables in “pertinacity”?
syllables in "pertinacity"
Word details
Syllables
5
per · ti · na · ci · ty
Letters
11
p · e · r · t · i · n · a · c · i · t · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “pertinacity”
The word “pertinacity” contains 5 syllables, divided as per · ti · na · ci · ty. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pertinacity" have?
"pertinacity" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pertinacity" into syllables?
"pertinacity" is divided into syllables as: per · ti · na · ci · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "pertinacity"?
The Scrabble score for "pertinacity" is 18 points.
Using “pertinacity” in writing
"pertinacity" (per · ti · na · ci · 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, “pertinacity” is worth 18 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 “pertinacity”
The letters in “pertinacity” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antipyretic.