How many syllables in “varicosities”?
syllables in "varicosities"
Word details
Syllables
5
va · ri · co · si · ties
Letters
12
v · a · r · i · c · o · s · i · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “varicosities”
The word “varicosities” contains 5 syllables, divided as va · ri · co · si · ties. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "varicosities" have?
"varicosities" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "varicosities" into syllables?
"varicosities" is divided into syllables as: va · ri · co · si · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "varicosities"?
The Scrabble score for "varicosities" is 17 points.
Using “varicosities” in writing
"varicosities" (va · ri · co · si · 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, “varicosities” 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.