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How many syllables in “canaliculi”?

5

syllables in "canaliculi"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ca · na · li · cu · li

Letters

10

c · a · n · a · l · i · c · u · l · i

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
n1
a1
l1
i1
c3
u1
l1
i1

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About the word “canaliculi

The word canaliculi contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · na · li · cu · li. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "canaliculi" have?

"canaliculi" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "canaliculi" into syllables?

"canaliculi" is divided into syllables as: ca · na · li · cu · li.

What is the Scrabble score for "canaliculi"?

The Scrabble score for "canaliculi" is 14 points.

Using “canaliculi” in writing

"canaliculi" (ca · na · li · cu · li) 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, canaliculi 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.

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