How many syllables in “equilateral”?
syllables in "equilateral"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · qui · la · te · ral
Letters
11
e · q · u · i · l · a · t · e · r · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “equilateral”
The word “equilateral” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · qui · la · te · ral. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "equilateral" have?
"equilateral" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "equilateral" into syllables?
"equilateral" is divided into syllables as: e · qui · la · te · ral.
What is the Scrabble score for "equilateral"?
The Scrabble score for "equilateral" is 20 points.
Using “equilateral” in writing
"equilateral" (e · qui · la · te · ral) 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, “equilateral” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.