How many syllables in “mesembryanthemums”?
syllables in "mesembryanthemums"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · sem · bryan · the · mums
Letters
17
m · e · s · e · m · b · r · y · a · n · t · h · e · m · u · m · s
Scrabble
33
points
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About the word “mesembryanthemums”
The word “mesembryanthemums” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · sem · bryan · the · mums. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mesembryanthemums" have?
"mesembryanthemums" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mesembryanthemums" into syllables?
"mesembryanthemums" is divided into syllables as: me · sem · bryan · the · mums.
What is the Scrabble score for "mesembryanthemums"?
The Scrabble score for "mesembryanthemums" is 33 points.
Using “mesembryanthemums” in writing
"mesembryanthemums" (me · sem · bryan · the · mums) 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, “mesembryanthemums” is worth 33 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.