How many syllables in “recalcitrances”?
syllables in "recalcitrances"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · cal · ci · tran · ces
Letters
14
r · e · c · a · l · c · i · t · r · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “recalcitrances”
The word “recalcitrances” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · cal · ci · tran · ces. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recalcitrances" have?
"recalcitrances" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recalcitrances" into syllables?
"recalcitrances" is divided into syllables as: re · cal · ci · tran · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "recalcitrances"?
The Scrabble score for "recalcitrances" is 20 points.
Using “recalcitrances” in writing
"recalcitrances" (re · cal · ci · tran · ces) 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, “recalcitrances” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.