How many syllables in “apolitical”?
syllables in "apolitical"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · po · li · ti · cal
Letters
10
a · p · o · l · i · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
14
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About the word “apolitical”
The word “apolitical” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · po · li · ti · cal. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "apolitical" have?
"apolitical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "apolitical" into syllables?
"apolitical" is divided into syllables as: a · po · li · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "apolitical"?
The Scrabble score for "apolitical" is 14 points.
Using “apolitical” in writing
"apolitical" (a · po · li · ti · 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, “apolitical” is worth 14 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.