How many syllables in “maxillofacial”?
syllables in "maxillofacial"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · xil · lo · fa · cial
Letters
13
m · a · x · i · l · l · o · f · a · c · i · a · l
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “maxillofacial”
The word “maxillofacial” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · xil · lo · fa · cial. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maxillofacial" have?
"maxillofacial" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maxillofacial" into syllables?
"maxillofacial" is divided into syllables as: ma · xil · lo · fa · cial.
What is the Scrabble score for "maxillofacial"?
The Scrabble score for "maxillofacial" is 27 points.
Using “maxillofacial” in writing
"maxillofacial" (ma · xil · lo · fa · cial) 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, “maxillofacial” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.