How many syllables in “telekinetic”?
syllables in "telekinetic"
Word details
Syllables
5
te · le · ki · ne · tic
Letters
11
t · e · l · e · k · i · n · e · t · i · c
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “telekinetic”
The word “telekinetic” contains 5 syllables, divided as te · le · ki · ne · tic. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "telekinetic" have?
"telekinetic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "telekinetic" into syllables?
"telekinetic" is divided into syllables as: te · le · ki · ne · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "telekinetic"?
The Scrabble score for "telekinetic" is 17 points.
Using “telekinetic” in writing
"telekinetic" (te · le · ki · ne · tic) 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, “telekinetic” 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.