How many syllables in “afficionado”?
syllables in "afficionado"
Word details
Syllables
5
aff · ici · ona · do
Letters
11
a · f · f · i · c · i · o · n · a · d · o
Scrabble
20
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About the word “afficionado”
The word “afficionado” contains 5 syllables, divided as aff · ici · ona · do. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "afficionado" have?
"afficionado" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "afficionado" into syllables?
"afficionado" is divided into syllables as: aff · ici · ona · do.
What is the Scrabble score for "afficionado"?
The Scrabble score for "afficionado" is 20 points.
Using “afficionado” in writing
"afficionado" (aff · ici · ona · do) 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, “afficionado” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.