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