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How many syllables in “multifilament”?

5

syllables in "multifilament"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mul · ti · fi · la · ment

Letters

13

m · u · l · t · i · f · i · l · a · m · e · n · t

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
u1
l1
t1
i1
f4
i1
l1
a1
m3
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “multifilament

The word multifilament contains 5 syllables, divided as mul · ti · fi · la · ment. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "multifilament" have?

"multifilament" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "multifilament" into syllables?

"multifilament" is divided into syllables as: mul · ti · fi · la · ment.

What is the Scrabble score for "multifilament"?

The Scrabble score for "multifilament" is 20 points.

Using “multifilament” in writing

"multifilament" (mul · ti · fi · la · ment) 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, multifilament 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.

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