How many syllables in “metathetical”?
syllables in "metathetical"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · tat · he · ti · cal
Letters
12
m · e · t · a · t · h · e · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
19
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About the word “metathetical”
The word “metathetical” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · tat · he · ti · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "metathetical" have?
"metathetical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metathetical" into syllables?
"metathetical" is divided into syllables as: me · tat · he · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "metathetical"?
The Scrabble score for "metathetical" is 19 points.
Using “metathetical” in writing
"metathetical" (me · tat · he · ti · cal) 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, “metathetical” 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.