How many syllables in “egotistical”?
syllables in "egotistical"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · go · ti · sti · cal
Letters
11
e · g · o · t · i · s · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
14
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About the word “egotistical”
The word “egotistical” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · go · ti · sti · cal. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egotistical" have?
"egotistical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "egotistical" into syllables?
"egotistical" is divided into syllables as: e · go · ti · sti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "egotistical"?
The Scrabble score for "egotistical" is 14 points.
Using “egotistical” in writing
"egotistical" (e · go · ti · 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, “egotistical” is worth 14 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.