How many syllables in “aeronautical”?
syllables in "aeronautical"
Word details
Syllables
5
ae · ro · nau · ti · cal
Letters
12
a · e · r · o · n · a · u · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
14
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About the word “aeronautical”
The word “aeronautical” contains 5 syllables, divided as ae · ro · nau · ti · cal. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aeronautical" have?
"aeronautical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "aeronautical" into syllables?
"aeronautical" is divided into syllables as: ae · ro · nau · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "aeronautical"?
The Scrabble score for "aeronautical" is 14 points.
Using “aeronautical” in writing
"aeronautical" (ae · ro · nau · ti · cal) 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, “aeronautical” 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.