How many syllables in “altitudinous”?
syllables in "altitudinous"
Word details
Syllables
5
al · ti · tu · di · nous
Letters
12
a · l · t · i · t · u · d · i · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “altitudinous”
The word “altitudinous” contains 5 syllables, divided as al · ti · tu · di · nous. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "altitudinous" have?
"altitudinous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "altitudinous" into syllables?
"altitudinous" is divided into syllables as: al · ti · tu · di · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "altitudinous"?
The Scrabble score for "altitudinous" is 13 points.
Using “altitudinous” in writing
"altitudinous" (al · ti · tu · di · nous) 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, “altitudinous” is worth 13 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.