How many syllables in “especial”?
syllables in "especial"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · spe · cial
Letters
8
e · s · p · e · c · i · a · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “especial”
The word “especial” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · spe · cial. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "especial" have?
"especial" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "especial" into syllables?
"especial" is divided into syllables as: e · spe · cial.
What is the Scrabble score for "especial"?
The Scrabble score for "especial" is 12 points.
Using “especial” in writing
Three-syllable words like "especial" (e · spe · cial) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “especial” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “especial”
The letters in “especial” can be rearranged to spell one other word: calipees.