How many syllables in “conical”?
syllables in "conical"
Word details
Syllables
3
co · ni · cal
Letters
7
c · o · n · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “conical”
The word “conical” contains 3 syllables, divided as co · ni · cal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conical" have?
"conical" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "conical" into syllables?
"conical" is divided into syllables as: co · ni · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "conical"?
The Scrabble score for "conical" is 11 points.
Using “conical” in writing
Three-syllable words like "conical" (co · ni · cal) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “conical” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “conical”
The letters in “conical” can be rearranged to spell one other word: laconic.