How many syllables in “acetabular”?
syllables in "acetabular"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ce · ta · bu · lar
Letters
10
a · c · e · t · a · b · u · l · a · r
Scrabble
14
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About the word “acetabular”
The word “acetabular” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ce · ta · bu · lar. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acetabular" have?
"acetabular" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acetabular" into syllables?
"acetabular" is divided into syllables as: a · ce · ta · bu · lar.
What is the Scrabble score for "acetabular"?
The Scrabble score for "acetabular" is 14 points.
Using “acetabular” in writing
"acetabular" (a · ce · ta · bu · lar) 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, “acetabular” is worth 14 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.