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How many syllables in “metaphysician”?

5

syllables in "metaphysician"

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Word details

Syllables

5

me · tap · hy · si · cian

Letters

13

m · e · t · a · p · h · y · s · i · c · i · a · n

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
t1
a1
p3
h4
y4
s1
i1
c3
i1
a1
n1

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About the word “metaphysician

The word metaphysician contains 5 syllables, divided as me · tap · hy · si · cian. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "metaphysician" have?

"metaphysician" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "metaphysician" into syllables?

"metaphysician" is divided into syllables as: me · tap · hy · si · cian.

What is the Scrabble score for "metaphysician"?

The Scrabble score for "metaphysician" is 25 points.

Using “metaphysician” in writing

"metaphysician" (me · tap · hy · si · cian) 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, metaphysician is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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