How many syllables in “reinvestigation”?
syllables in "reinvestigation"
Word details
Syllables
5
rein · vest · igat · ion
Letters
15
r · e · i · n · v · e · s · t · i · g · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “reinvestigation”
The word “reinvestigation” contains 5 syllables, divided as rein · vest · igat · ion. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "reinvestigation" have?
"reinvestigation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reinvestigation" into syllables?
"reinvestigation" is divided into syllables as: rein · vest · igat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "reinvestigation"?
The Scrabble score for "reinvestigation" is 19 points.
Using “reinvestigation” in writing
"reinvestigation" (rein · vest · igat · ion) 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, “reinvestigation” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.