How many syllables in “recalcitrancies”?
syllables in "recalcitrancies"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · cal · ci · tran · cies
Letters
15
r · e · c · a · l · c · i · t · r · a · n · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “recalcitrancies”
The word “recalcitrancies” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · cal · ci · tran · cies. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recalcitrancies" have?
"recalcitrancies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recalcitrancies" into syllables?
"recalcitrancies" is divided into syllables as: re · cal · ci · tran · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "recalcitrancies"?
The Scrabble score for "recalcitrancies" is 21 points.
Using “recalcitrancies” in writing
"recalcitrancies" (re · cal · ci · tran · cies) 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, “recalcitrancies” 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.