How many syllables in “excrementitious”?
syllables in "excrementitious"
Word details
Syllables
5
excr · emen · titi · ous
Letters
15
e · x · c · r · e · m · e · n · t · i · t · i · o · u · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “excrementitious”
The word “excrementitious” contains 5 syllables, divided as excr · emen · titi · ous. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "excrementitious" have?
"excrementitious" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "excrementitious" into syllables?
"excrementitious" is divided into syllables as: excr · emen · titi · ous.
What is the Scrabble score for "excrementitious"?
The Scrabble score for "excrementitious" is 26 points.
Using “excrementitious” in writing
"excrementitious" (excr · emen · titi · ous) 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, “excrementitious” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.