How many syllables in “microsurgical”?
syllables in "microsurgical"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · cro · sur · gi · cal
Letters
13
m · i · c · r · o · s · u · r · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “microsurgical”
The word “microsurgical” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · cro · sur · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "microsurgical" have?
"microsurgical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "microsurgical" into syllables?
"microsurgical" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · sur · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "microsurgical"?
The Scrabble score for "microsurgical" is 20 points.
Using “microsurgical” in writing
"microsurgical" (mi · cro · sur · gi · 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, “microsurgical” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.