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How many syllables in “monomaniacal”?

5

syllables in "monomaniacal"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mo · no · ma · nia · cal

Letters

12

m · o · n · o · m · a · n · i · a · c · a · l

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
n1
o1
m3
a1
n1
i1
a1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “monomaniacal

The word monomaniacal contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · ma · nia · cal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "monomaniacal" have?

"monomaniacal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "monomaniacal" into syllables?

"monomaniacal" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · ma · nia · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "monomaniacal"?

The Scrabble score for "monomaniacal" is 18 points.

Using “monomaniacal” in writing

"monomaniacal" (mo · no · ma · nia · 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, monomaniacal is worth 18 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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