How many syllables in “intercultural”?
syllables in "intercultural"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · ter · cul · tu · ral
Letters
13
i · n · t · e · r · c · u · l · t · u · r · a · l
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “intercultural”
The word “intercultural” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ter · cul · tu · ral. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intercultural" have?
"intercultural" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "intercultural" into syllables?
"intercultural" is divided into syllables as: in · ter · cul · tu · ral.
What is the Scrabble score for "intercultural"?
The Scrabble score for "intercultural" is 15 points.
Using “intercultural” in writing
"intercultural" (in · ter · cul · tu · ral) 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, “intercultural” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.