How many syllables in “metacercarial”?
syllables in "metacercarial"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · cer · ca · rial
Letters
13
m · e · t · a · c · e · r · c · a · r · i · a · l
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “metacercarial”
The word “metacercarial” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · cer · ca · rial. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metacercarial" have?
"metacercarial" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metacercarial" into syllables?
"metacercarial" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · cer · ca · rial.
What is the Scrabble score for "metacercarial"?
The Scrabble score for "metacercarial" is 19 points.
Using “metacercarial” in writing
"metacercarial" (me · ta · cer · ca · rial) 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, “metacercarial” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.