How many syllables in “technicalities”?
syllables in "technicalities"
Word details
Syllables
5
tec · hni · ca · li · ties
Letters
14
t · e · c · h · n · i · c · a · l · i · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “technicalities”
The word “technicalities” contains 5 syllables, divided as tec · hni · ca · li · ties. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "technicalities" have?
"technicalities" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "technicalities" into syllables?
"technicalities" is divided into syllables as: tec · hni · ca · li · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "technicalities"?
The Scrabble score for "technicalities" is 21 points.
Using “technicalities” in writing
"technicalities" (tec · hni · ca · li · ties) 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, “technicalities” 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.