How many syllables in “telekinesis”?
syllables in "telekinesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
te · le · ki · ne · sis
Letters
11
t · e · l · e · k · i · n · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “telekinesis”
The word “telekinesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as te · le · ki · ne · sis. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "telekinesis" have?
"telekinesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "telekinesis" into syllables?
"telekinesis" is divided into syllables as: te · le · ki · ne · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "telekinesis"?
The Scrabble score for "telekinesis" is 15 points.
Using “telekinesis” in writing
"telekinesis" (te · le · ki · ne · sis) 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, “telekinesis” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.