How many syllables in “materfamilias”?
syllables in "materfamilias"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · ter · fa · mi · lias
Letters
13
m · a · t · e · r · f · a · m · i · l · i · a · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “materfamilias”
The word “materfamilias” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · ter · fa · mi · lias. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "materfamilias" have?
"materfamilias" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "materfamilias" into syllables?
"materfamilias" is divided into syllables as: ma · ter · fa · mi · lias.
What is the Scrabble score for "materfamilias"?
The Scrabble score for "materfamilias" is 20 points.
Using “materfamilias” in writing
"materfamilias" (ma · ter · fa · mi · lias) 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, “materfamilias” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.