How many syllables in “metaphysician”?
syllables in "metaphysician"
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
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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.