How many syllables in “microcomputers”?
syllables in "microcomputers"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · cro · com · pu · ters
Letters
14
m · i · c · r · o · c · o · m · p · u · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “microcomputers”
The word “microcomputers” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · cro · com · pu · ters. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "microcomputers" have?
"microcomputers" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "microcomputers" into syllables?
"microcomputers" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · com · pu · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "microcomputers"?
The Scrabble score for "microcomputers" is 24 points.
Using “microcomputers” in writing
"microcomputers" (mi · cro · com · pu · ters) 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, “microcomputers” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.