How many syllables in “extraterrestrials”?
syllables in "extraterrestrials"
Word details
Syllables
5
ex · tra · ter · re · strials
Letters
17
e · x · t · r · a · t · e · r · r · e · s · t · r · i · a · l · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “extraterrestrials”
The word “extraterrestrials” contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · tra · ter · re · strials. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "extraterrestrials" have?
"extraterrestrials" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "extraterrestrials" into syllables?
"extraterrestrials" is divided into syllables as: ex · tra · ter · re · strials.
What is the Scrabble score for "extraterrestrials"?
The Scrabble score for "extraterrestrials" is 24 points.
Using “extraterrestrials” in writing
"extraterrestrials" (ex · tra · ter · re · strials) 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, “extraterrestrials” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.