How many syllables in “intersegmental”?
syllables in "intersegmental"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · ter · seg · men · tal
Letters
14
i · n · t · e · r · s · e · g · m · e · n · t · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “intersegmental”
The word “intersegmental” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ter · seg · men · tal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intersegmental" have?
"intersegmental" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "intersegmental" into syllables?
"intersegmental" is divided into syllables as: in · ter · seg · men · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "intersegmental"?
The Scrabble score for "intersegmental" is 17 points.
Using “intersegmental” in writing
"intersegmental" (in · ter · seg · men · tal) 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, “intersegmental” 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.