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How many syllables in “hyperbolical”?

5

syllables in "hyperbolical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · per · bo · li · cal

Letters

12

h · y · p · e · r · b · o · l · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
e1
r1
b3
o1
l1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “hyperbolical

The word hyperbolical contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · per · bo · li · cal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hyperbolical" have?

"hyperbolical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hyperbolical" into syllables?

"hyperbolical" is divided into syllables as: hy · per · bo · li · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "hyperbolical"?

The Scrabble score for "hyperbolical" is 24 points.

Using “hyperbolical” in writing

"hyperbolical" (hy · per · bo · li · 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, hyperbolical 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.

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