How many syllables in “agricultural”?
syllables in "agricultural"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · gri · cul · tu · ral
Letters
12
a · g · r · i · c · u · l · t · u · r · a · l
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “agricultural”
The word “agricultural” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · gri · cul · tu · ral. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "agricultural" have?
"agricultural" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "agricultural" into syllables?
"agricultural" is divided into syllables as: a · gri · cul · tu · ral.
What is the Scrabble score for "agricultural"?
The Scrabble score for "agricultural" is 15 points.
Using “agricultural” in writing
"agricultural" (a · gri · cul · tu · ral) 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, “agricultural” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.