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How many syllables in “panegyrical”?

5

syllables in "panegyrical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pa · ne · gy · ri · cal

Letters

11

p · a · n · e · g · y · r · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
n1
e1
g2
y4
r1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “panegyrical

The word panegyrical contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ne · gy · ri · cal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "panegyrical" have?

"panegyrical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "panegyrical" into syllables?

"panegyrical" is divided into syllables as: pa · ne · gy · ri · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "panegyrical"?

The Scrabble score for "panegyrical" is 19 points.

Using “panegyrical” in writing

"panegyrical" (pa · ne · gy · ri · 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, panegyrical is worth 19 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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