How many syllables in “encyclopaedia”?
syllables in "encyclopaedia"
Word details
Syllables
5
en · cy · clo · pae · dia
Letters
13
e · n · c · y · c · l · o · p · a · e · d · i · a
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “encyclopaedia”
The word “encyclopaedia” contains 5 syllables, divided as en · cy · clo · pae · dia. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "encyclopaedia" have?
"encyclopaedia" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "encyclopaedia" into syllables?
"encyclopaedia" is divided into syllables as: en · cy · clo · pae · dia.
What is the Scrabble score for "encyclopaedia"?
The Scrabble score for "encyclopaedia" is 23 points.
Using “encyclopaedia” in writing
"encyclopaedia" (en · cy · clo · pae · dia) 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, “encyclopaedia” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.