How many syllables in “metacercaria”?
syllables in "metacercaria"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · cer · ca · ria
Letters
12
m · e · t · a · c · e · r · c · a · r · i · a
Scrabble
18
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About the word “metacercaria”
The word “metacercaria” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · cer · ca · ria. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "metacercaria" have?
"metacercaria" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metacercaria" into syllables?
"metacercaria" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · cer · ca · ria.
What is the Scrabble score for "metacercaria"?
The Scrabble score for "metacercaria" is 18 points.
Using “metacercaria” in writing
"metacercaria" (me · ta · cer · ca · ria) 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, “metacercaria” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.