How many syllables in “metencephalon”?
syllables in "metencephalon"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ten · cep · ha · lon
Letters
13
m · e · t · e · n · c · e · p · h · a · l · o · n
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “metencephalon”
The word “metencephalon” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ten · cep · ha · lon. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metencephalon" have?
"metencephalon" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metencephalon" into syllables?
"metencephalon" is divided into syllables as: me · ten · cep · ha · lon.
What is the Scrabble score for "metencephalon"?
The Scrabble score for "metencephalon" is 22 points.
Using “metencephalon” in writing
"metencephalon" (me · ten · cep · ha · lon) 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, “metencephalon” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.