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How many syllables in “whimsicalities”?

5

syllables in "whimsicalities"

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Word details

Syllables

5

whim · si · ca · li · ties

Letters

14

w · h · i · m · s · i · c · a · l · i · t · i · e · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
h4
i1
m3
s1
i1
c3
a1
l1
i1
t1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “whimsicalities

The word whimsicalities contains 5 syllables, divided as whim · si · ca · li · ties. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "whimsicalities" have?

"whimsicalities" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "whimsicalities" into syllables?

"whimsicalities" is divided into syllables as: whim · si · ca · li · ties.

What is the Scrabble score for "whimsicalities"?

The Scrabble score for "whimsicalities" is 24 points.

Using “whimsicalities” in writing

"whimsicalities" (whim · si · 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, whimsicalities is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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