How many syllables in “metronomical”?
syllables in "metronomical"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · tro · no · mi · cal
Letters
12
m · e · t · r · o · n · o · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
18
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About the word “metronomical”
The word “metronomical” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · tro · no · mi · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "metronomical" have?
"metronomical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metronomical" into syllables?
"metronomical" is divided into syllables as: me · tro · no · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "metronomical"?
The Scrabble score for "metronomical" is 18 points.
Using “metronomical” in writing
"metronomical" (me · tro · no · mi · 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, “metronomical” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.