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How many syllables in “oligarchical”?

5

syllables in "oligarchical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · li · gar · chi · cal

Letters

12

o · l · i · g · a · r · c · h · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
l1
i1
g2
a1
r1
c3
h4
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “oligarchical

The word oligarchical contains 5 syllables, divided as o · li · gar · chi · cal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "oligarchical" have?

"oligarchical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "oligarchical" into syllables?

"oligarchical" is divided into syllables as: o · li · gar · chi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "oligarchical"?

The Scrabble score for "oligarchical" is 20 points.

Using “oligarchical” in writing

"oligarchical" (o · li · gar · chi · 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, oligarchical 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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