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How many syllables in “microcomputer”?

5

syllables in "microcomputer"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · cro · com · pu · ter

Letters

13

m · i · c · r · o · c · o · m · p · u · t · e · r

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
c3
r1
o1
c3
o1
m3
p3
u1
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “microcomputer

The word microcomputer contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · cro · com · pu · ter. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "microcomputer" have?

"microcomputer" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "microcomputer" into syllables?

"microcomputer" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · com · pu · ter.

What is the Scrabble score for "microcomputer"?

The Scrabble score for "microcomputer" is 23 points.

Using “microcomputer” in writing

"microcomputer" (mi · cro · com · pu · ter) 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, microcomputer is worth 23 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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