How many syllables in “longitudinal”?
syllables in "longitudinal"
Word details
Syllables
5
lon · gi · tu · di · nal
Letters
12
l · o · n · g · i · t · u · d · i · n · a · l
Scrabble
14
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About the word “longitudinal”
The word “longitudinal” contains 5 syllables, divided as lon · gi · tu · di · nal. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "longitudinal" have?
"longitudinal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "longitudinal" into syllables?
"longitudinal" is divided into syllables as: lon · gi · tu · di · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "longitudinal"?
The Scrabble score for "longitudinal" is 14 points.
Using “longitudinal” in writing
"longitudinal" (lon · gi · tu · di · nal) 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, “longitudinal” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.