How many syllables in “neurosurgical”?
syllables in "neurosurgical"
Word details
Syllables
5
neu · ro · sur · gi · cal
Letters
13
n · e · u · r · o · s · u · r · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “neurosurgical”
The word “neurosurgical” contains 5 syllables, divided as neu · ro · sur · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "neurosurgical" have?
"neurosurgical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "neurosurgical" into syllables?
"neurosurgical" is divided into syllables as: neu · ro · sur · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "neurosurgical"?
The Scrabble score for "neurosurgical" is 16 points.
Using “neurosurgical” in writing
"neurosurgical" (neu · ro · sur · gi · 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, “neurosurgical” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.