How many syllables in “anticlericals”?
syllables in "anticlericals"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · cle · ri · cals
Letters
13
a · n · t · i · c · l · e · r · i · c · a · l · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “anticlericals”
The word “anticlericals” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · cle · ri · cals. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "anticlericals" have?
"anticlericals" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "anticlericals" into syllables?
"anticlericals" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · cle · ri · cals.
What is the Scrabble score for "anticlericals"?
The Scrabble score for "anticlericals" is 17 points.
Using “anticlericals” in writing
"anticlericals" (an · ti · cle · ri · cals) 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, “anticlericals” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.