How many syllables in “ecclesiastical”?
syllables in "ecclesiastical"
Word details
Syllables
5
ec · cle · sia · sti · cal
Letters
14
e · c · c · l · e · s · i · a · s · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “ecclesiastical”
The word “ecclesiastical” contains 5 syllables, divided as ec · cle · sia · sti · cal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ecclesiastical" have?
"ecclesiastical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ecclesiastical" into syllables?
"ecclesiastical" is divided into syllables as: ec · cle · sia · sti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "ecclesiastical"?
The Scrabble score for "ecclesiastical" is 20 points.
Using “ecclesiastical” in writing
"ecclesiastical" (ec · cle · sia · sti · 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, “ecclesiastical” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.