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How many syllables in “dramaturgical”?

5

syllables in "dramaturgical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dra · ma · tur · gi · cal

Letters

13

d · r · a · m · a · t · u · r · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
r1
a1
m3
a1
t1
u1
r1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “dramaturgical

The word dramaturgical contains 5 syllables, divided as dra · ma · tur · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dramaturgical" have?

"dramaturgical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "dramaturgical" into syllables?

"dramaturgical" is divided into syllables as: dra · ma · tur · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "dramaturgical"?

The Scrabble score for "dramaturgical" is 19 points.

Using “dramaturgical” in writing

"dramaturgical" (dra · ma · tur · gi · cal) 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, dramaturgical 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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