How many syllables in “metafictional”?
syllables in "metafictional"
Word details
Syllables
5
meta · fict · iona · l
Letters
13
m · e · t · a · f · i · c · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “metafictional”
The word “metafictional” contains 5 syllables, divided as meta · fict · iona · l. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "metafictional" have?
"metafictional" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metafictional" into syllables?
"metafictional" is divided into syllables as: meta · fict · iona · l.
What is the Scrabble score for "metafictional"?
The Scrabble score for "metafictional" is 20 points.
Using “metafictional” in writing
"metafictional" (meta · fict · iona · l) 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, “metafictional” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.