How many syllables in “acetabula”?
syllables in "acetabula"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ce · ta · bu · la
Letters
9
a · c · e · t · a · b · u · l · a
Scrabble
13
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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.