How many syllables in “economical”?
syllables in "economical"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · co · no · mi · cal
Letters
10
e · c · o · n · o · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “economical”
The word “economical” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · co · no · mi · cal. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "economical" have?
"economical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "economical" into syllables?
"economical" is divided into syllables as: e · co · no · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "economical"?
The Scrabble score for "economical" is 16 points.
Using “economical” in writing
"economical" (e · co · no · mi · 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, “economical” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.