S

How many syllables in “multifaceted”?

5

syllables in "multifaceted"

multifaceted
database

Word details

Syllables

5

mul · ti · fa · ce · ted

Letters

12

m · u · l · t · i · f · a · c · e · t · e · d

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
u1
l1
t1
i1
f4
a1
c3
e1
t1
e1
d2

Count another word

About the word “multifaceted

The word multifaceted contains 5 syllables, divided as mul · ti · fa · ce · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "multifaceted" have?

"multifaceted" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "multifaceted" into syllables?

"multifaceted" is divided into syllables as: mul · ti · fa · ce · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "multifaceted"?

The Scrabble score for "multifaceted" is 20 points.

Using “multifaceted” in writing

"multifaceted" (mul · ti · fa · ce · ted) 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, multifaceted 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.

Related articles