How many syllables in “technicality”?
syllables in "technicality"
Word details
Syllables
5
tec · hni · ca · li · ty
Letters
12
t · e · c · h · n · i · c · a · l · i · t · y
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “technicality”
The word “technicality” contains 5 syllables, divided as tec · hni · ca · li · ty. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "technicality" have?
"technicality" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "technicality" into syllables?
"technicality" is divided into syllables as: tec · hni · ca · li · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "technicality"?
The Scrabble score for "technicality" is 22 points.
Using “technicality” in writing
"technicality" (tec · hni · ca · li · 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, “technicality” 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.