How many syllables in “afficionados”?
syllables in "afficionados"
Word details
Syllables
5
aff · ici · ona · dos
Letters
12
a · f · f · i · c · i · o · n · a · d · o · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “afficionados”
The word “afficionados” contains 5 syllables, divided as aff · ici · ona · dos. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "afficionados" have?
"afficionados" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "afficionados" into syllables?
"afficionados" is divided into syllables as: aff · ici · ona · dos.
What is the Scrabble score for "afficionados"?
The Scrabble score for "afficionados" is 21 points.
Using “afficionados” in writing
"afficionados" (aff · ici · ona · dos) 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, “afficionados” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.