How many syllables in “medical”?
syllables in "medical"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · di · cal
Letters
7
m · e · d · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “medical”
The word “medical” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · di · cal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medical" have?
"medical" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "medical" into syllables?
"medical" is divided into syllables as: me · di · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "medical"?
The Scrabble score for "medical" is 12 points.
Using “medical” in writing
Three-syllable words like "medical" (me · di · cal) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “medical” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “medical”
The letters in “medical” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: claimed, decimal, declaim.