How many syllables in “anticlerical”?
syllables in "anticlerical"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · cle · ri · cal
Letters
12
a · n · t · i · c · l · e · r · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
16
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About the word “anticlerical”
The word “anticlerical” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · cle · ri · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "anticlerical" have?
"anticlerical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "anticlerical" into syllables?
"anticlerical" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · cle · ri · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "anticlerical"?
The Scrabble score for "anticlerical" is 16 points.
Using “anticlerical” in writing
"anticlerical" (an · ti · cle · ri · cal) 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, “anticlerical” 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.