How many syllables in “circumcircle”?
syllables in "circumcircle"
Word details
Syllables
5
cir · cum · cir · cle
Letters
12
c · i · r · c · u · m · c · i · r · c · l · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “circumcircle”
The word “circumcircle” contains 5 syllables, divided as cir · cum · cir · cle. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "circumcircle" have?
"circumcircle" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "circumcircle" into syllables?
"circumcircle" is divided into syllables as: cir · cum · cir · cle.
What is the Scrabble score for "circumcircle"?
The Scrabble score for "circumcircle" is 22 points.
Using “circumcircle” in writing
"circumcircle" (cir · cum · cir · cle) 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, “circumcircle” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.