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How many syllables in “minicomputers”?

5

syllables in "minicomputers"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · ni · com · pu · ters

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
n1
i1
c3
o1
m3
p3
u1
t1
e1
r1
s1

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About the word “minicomputers

The word minicomputers contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · ni · com · pu · ters. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "minicomputers" have?

"minicomputers" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "minicomputers" into syllables?

"minicomputers" is divided into syllables as: mi · ni · com · pu · ters.

What is the Scrabble score for "minicomputers"?

The Scrabble score for "minicomputers" is 21 points.

Using “minicomputers” in writing

"minicomputers" (mi · ni · 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, minicomputers is worth 21 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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