How many syllables in “aboriginal”?
syllables in "aboriginal"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · bo · ri · gi · nal
Letters
10
a · b · o · r · i · g · i · n · a · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “aboriginal”
The word “aboriginal” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · bo · ri · gi · nal. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aboriginal" have?
"aboriginal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "aboriginal" into syllables?
"aboriginal" is divided into syllables as: a · bo · ri · gi · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "aboriginal"?
The Scrabble score for "aboriginal" is 13 points.
Using “aboriginal” in writing
"aboriginal" (a · bo · ri · gi · nal) 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, “aboriginal” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.