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How many syllables in “diverticula”?

5

syllables in "diverticula"

diverticula
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Word details

Syllables

5

di · ver · ti · cu · la

Letters

11

d · i · v · e · r · t · i · c · u · l · a

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
v4
e1
r1
t1
i1
c3
u1
l1
a1

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About the word “diverticula

The word diverticula contains 5 syllables, divided as di · ver · ti · cu · la. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "diverticula" have?

"diverticula" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "diverticula" into syllables?

"diverticula" is divided into syllables as: di · ver · ti · cu · la.

What is the Scrabble score for "diverticula"?

The Scrabble score for "diverticula" is 17 points.

Using “diverticula” in writing

"diverticula" (di · ver · ti · cu · la) 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, diverticula is worth 17 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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