How many syllables in “aficionado”?
syllables in "aficionado"
Word details
Syllables
5
afi · cio · nad · o
Letters
10
a · f · i · c · i · o · n · a · d · o
Scrabble
16
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About the word “aficionado”
The word “aficionado” contains 5 syllables, divided as afi · cio · nad · o. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aficionado" have?
"aficionado" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "aficionado" into syllables?
"aficionado" is divided into syllables as: afi · cio · nad · o.
What is the Scrabble score for "aficionado"?
The Scrabble score for "aficionado" is 16 points.
Using “aficionado” in writing
"aficionado" (afi · cio · nad · o) 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, “aficionado” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.