How many syllables in “metalinguistic”?
syllables in "metalinguistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · lin · gui · stic
Letters
14
m · e · t · a · l · i · n · g · u · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “metalinguistic”
The word “metalinguistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · lin · gui · stic. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metalinguistic" have?
"metalinguistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metalinguistic" into syllables?
"metalinguistic" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · lin · gui · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "metalinguistic"?
The Scrabble score for "metalinguistic" is 19 points.
Using “metalinguistic” in writing
"metalinguistic" (me · ta · lin · gui · stic) 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, “metalinguistic” 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.