How many syllables in “environmental”?
syllables in "environmental"
Word details
Syllables
5
en · vi · ron · men · tal
Letters
13
e · n · v · i · r · o · n · m · e · n · t · a · l
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “environmental”
The word “environmental” contains 5 syllables, divided as en · vi · ron · men · tal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "environmental" have?
"environmental" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "environmental" into syllables?
"environmental" is divided into syllables as: en · vi · ron · men · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "environmental"?
The Scrabble score for "environmental" is 18 points.
Using “environmental” in writing
"environmental" (en · vi · ron · men · tal) 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, “environmental” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.