How many syllables in “hermeneutical”?
syllables in "hermeneutical"
Word details
Syllables
5
her · me · neu · ti · cal
Letters
13
h · e · r · m · e · n · e · u · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “hermeneutical”
The word “hermeneutical” contains 5 syllables, divided as her · me · neu · ti · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hermeneutical" have?
"hermeneutical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hermeneutical" into syllables?
"hermeneutical" is divided into syllables as: her · me · neu · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "hermeneutical"?
The Scrabble score for "hermeneutical" is 20 points.
Using “hermeneutical” in writing
"hermeneutical" (her · me · neu · ti · 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, “hermeneutical” 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.