How many syllables in “acromegaly”?
syllables in "acromegaly"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · cro · me · ga · ly
Letters
10
a · c · r · o · m · e · g · a · l · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “acromegaly”
The word “acromegaly” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · cro · me · ga · ly. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "acromegaly" have?
"acromegaly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acromegaly" into syllables?
"acromegaly" is divided into syllables as: a · cro · me · ga · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "acromegaly"?
The Scrabble score for "acromegaly" is 18 points.
Using “acromegaly” in writing
"acromegaly" (a · cro · me · ga · ly) 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, “acromegaly” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.