How many syllables in “icosahedral”?
syllables in "icosahedral"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · co · sa · he · dral
Letters
11
i · c · o · s · a · h · e · d · r · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “icosahedral”
The word “icosahedral” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · co · sa · he · dral. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "icosahedral" have?
"icosahedral" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "icosahedral" into syllables?
"icosahedral" is divided into syllables as: i · co · sa · he · dral.
What is the Scrabble score for "icosahedral"?
The Scrabble score for "icosahedral" is 17 points.
Using “icosahedral” in writing
"icosahedral" (i · co · sa · he · dral) 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, “icosahedral” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.