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How many syllables in “biomechanical”?

5

syllables in "biomechanical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

bio · mec · ha · ni · cal

Letters

13

b · i · o · m · e · c · h · a · n · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
i1
o1
m3
e1
c3
h4
a1
n1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “biomechanical

The word biomechanical contains 5 syllables, divided as bio · mec · ha · ni · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "biomechanical" have?

"biomechanical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "biomechanical" into syllables?

"biomechanical" is divided into syllables as: bio · mec · ha · ni · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "biomechanical"?

The Scrabble score for "biomechanical" is 24 points.

Using “biomechanical” in writing

"biomechanical" (bio · mec · ha · ni · 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, biomechanical is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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