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How many syllables in “combinatorial”?

5

syllables in "combinatorial"

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Word details

Syllables

5

com · bi · na · to · rial

Letters

13

c · o · m · b · i · n · a · t · o · r · i · a · l

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
m3
b3
i1
n1
a1
t1
o1
r1
i1
a1
l1

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About the word “combinatorial

The word combinatorial contains 5 syllables, divided as com · bi · na · to · rial. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "combinatorial" have?

"combinatorial" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "combinatorial" into syllables?

"combinatorial" is divided into syllables as: com · bi · na · to · rial.

What is the Scrabble score for "combinatorial"?

The Scrabble score for "combinatorial" is 19 points.

Using “combinatorial” in writing

"combinatorial" (com · bi · na · to · rial) 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, combinatorial is worth 19 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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