How many syllables in “hemispherical”?
syllables in "hemispherical"
Word details
Syllables
5
he · mis · phe · ri · cal
Letters
13
h · e · m · i · s · p · h · e · r · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
25
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About the word “hemispherical”
The word “hemispherical” contains 5 syllables, divided as he · mis · phe · ri · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hemispherical" have?
"hemispherical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hemispherical" into syllables?
"hemispherical" is divided into syllables as: he · mis · phe · ri · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "hemispherical"?
The Scrabble score for "hemispherical" is 25 points.
Using “hemispherical” in writing
"hemispherical" (he · mis · phe · ri · 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, “hemispherical” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.