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How many syllables in “sensitivity”?

5

syllables in "sensitivity"

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Word details

Syllables

5

sen · si · ti · vi · ty

Letters

11

s · e · n · s · i · t · i · v · i · t · y

Scrabble

17

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
n1
s1
i1
t1
i1
v4
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “sensitivity

The word sensitivity contains 5 syllables, divided as sen · si · ti · vi · ty. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sensitivity" have?

"sensitivity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "sensitivity" into syllables?

"sensitivity" is divided into syllables as: sen · si · ti · vi · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "sensitivity"?

The Scrabble score for "sensitivity" is 17 points.

Using “sensitivity” in writing

"sensitivity" (sen · si · ti · vi · ty) 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, sensitivity 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.

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