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How many syllables in “hexadecimal”?

5

syllables in "hexadecimal"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · xa · de · ci · mal

Letters

11

h · e · x · a · d · e · c · i · m · a · l

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
x8
a1
d2
e1
c3
i1
m3
a1
l1

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About the word “hexadecimal

The word hexadecimal contains 5 syllables, divided as he · xa · de · ci · mal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hexadecimal" have?

"hexadecimal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hexadecimal" into syllables?

"hexadecimal" is divided into syllables as: he · xa · de · ci · mal.

What is the Scrabble score for "hexadecimal"?

The Scrabble score for "hexadecimal" is 26 points.

Using “hexadecimal” in writing

"hexadecimal" (he · xa · de · ci · mal) 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, hexadecimal 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.

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