How many syllables in “metalinguistics”?
syllables in "metalinguistics"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · lin · gui · stics
Letters
15
m · e · t · a · l · i · n · g · u · i · s · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “metalinguistics”
The word “metalinguistics” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · lin · gui · stics. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metalinguistics" have?
"metalinguistics" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metalinguistics" into syllables?
"metalinguistics" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · lin · gui · stics.
What is the Scrabble score for "metalinguistics"?
The Scrabble score for "metalinguistics" is 20 points.
Using “metalinguistics” in writing
"metalinguistics" (me · ta · lin · gui · stics) 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, “metalinguistics” 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.