How many syllables in “postindependence”?
syllables in "postindependence"
Word details
Syllables
5
post · inde · pend · ence
Letters
16
p · o · s · t · i · n · d · e · p · e · n · d · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “postindependence”
The word “postindependence” contains 5 syllables, divided as post · inde · pend · ence. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "postindependence" have?
"postindependence" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "postindependence" into syllables?
"postindependence" is divided into syllables as: post · inde · pend · ence.
What is the Scrabble score for "postindependence"?
The Scrabble score for "postindependence" is 24 points.
Using “postindependence” in writing
"postindependence" (post · inde · pend · ence) 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, “postindependence” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.