How many syllables in “renunciatory”?
syllables in "renunciatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · nun · cia · to · ry
Letters
12
r · e · n · u · n · c · i · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “renunciatory”
The word “renunciatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · nun · cia · to · ry. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "renunciatory" have?
"renunciatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "renunciatory" into syllables?
"renunciatory" is divided into syllables as: re · nun · cia · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "renunciatory"?
The Scrabble score for "renunciatory" is 17 points.
Using “renunciatory” in writing
"renunciatory" (re · nun · cia · to · ry) 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, “renunciatory” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.