How many syllables in “mucilaginous”?
syllables in "mucilaginous"
Word details
Syllables
5
mu · ci · la · gi · nous
Letters
12
m · u · c · i · l · a · g · i · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “mucilaginous”
The word “mucilaginous” contains 5 syllables, divided as mu · ci · la · gi · nous. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "mucilaginous" have?
"mucilaginous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mucilaginous" into syllables?
"mucilaginous" is divided into syllables as: mu · ci · la · gi · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "mucilaginous"?
The Scrabble score for "mucilaginous" is 17 points.
Using “mucilaginous” in writing
"mucilaginous" (mu · ci · la · gi · nous) 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, “mucilaginous” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.