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How many syllables in “acetabula”?

5

syllables in "acetabula"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ce · ta · bu · la

Letters

9

a · c · e · t · a · b · u · l · a

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
e1
t1
a1
b3
u1
l1
a1

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About the word “acetabula

The word acetabula contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ce · ta · bu · la. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "acetabula" have?

"acetabula" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "acetabula" into syllables?

"acetabula" is divided into syllables as: a · ce · ta · bu · la.

What is the Scrabble score for "acetabula"?

The Scrabble score for "acetabula" is 13 points.

Using “acetabula” in writing

"acetabula" (a · ce · ta · bu · la) 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, acetabula 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.

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