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How many syllables in “epithetical”?

5

syllables in "epithetical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · pit · he · ti · cal

Letters

11

e · p · i · t · h · e · t · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
p3
i1
t1
h4
e1
t1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “epithetical

The word epithetical contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pit · he · ti · cal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "epithetical" have?

"epithetical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "epithetical" into syllables?

"epithetical" is divided into syllables as: e · pit · he · ti · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "epithetical"?

The Scrabble score for "epithetical" is 18 points.

Using “epithetical” in writing

"epithetical" (e · pit · he · ti · 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, epithetical 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.

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