How many syllables in “recalcitrancy”?
syllables in "recalcitrancy"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · cal · ci · tran · cy
Letters
13
r · e · c · a · l · c · i · t · r · a · n · c · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “recalcitrancy”
The word “recalcitrancy” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · cal · ci · tran · cy. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recalcitrancy" have?
"recalcitrancy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recalcitrancy" into syllables?
"recalcitrancy" is divided into syllables as: re · cal · ci · tran · cy.
What is the Scrabble score for "recalcitrancy"?
The Scrabble score for "recalcitrancy" is 22 points.
Using “recalcitrancy” in writing
"recalcitrancy" (re · cal · ci · tran · cy) 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, “recalcitrancy” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.