How many syllables in “memorabilia”?
syllables in "memorabilia"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · mo · ra · bi · lia
Letters
11
m · e · m · o · r · a · b · i · l · i · a
Scrabble
17
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About the word “memorabilia”
The word “memorabilia” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · mo · ra · bi · lia. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "memorabilia" have?
"memorabilia" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "memorabilia" into syllables?
"memorabilia" is divided into syllables as: me · mo · ra · bi · lia.
What is the Scrabble score for "memorabilia"?
The Scrabble score for "memorabilia" is 17 points.
Using “memorabilia” in writing
"memorabilia" (me · mo · ra · bi · lia) 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, “memorabilia” 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.