How many syllables in “mesembryanthemum”?
syllables in "mesembryanthemum"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · sem · bryan · the · mum
Letters
16
m · e · s · e · m · b · r · y · a · n · t · h · e · m · u · m
Scrabble
32
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About the word “mesembryanthemum”
The word “mesembryanthemum” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · sem · bryan · the · mum. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mesembryanthemum" have?
"mesembryanthemum" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mesembryanthemum" into syllables?
"mesembryanthemum" is divided into syllables as: me · sem · bryan · the · mum.
What is the Scrabble score for "mesembryanthemum"?
The Scrabble score for "mesembryanthemum" is 32 points.
Using “mesembryanthemum” in writing
"mesembryanthemum" (me · sem · bryan · the · mum) 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, “mesembryanthemum” is worth 32 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.