How many syllables in “paraboloidal”?
syllables in "paraboloidal"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ra · bo · loi · dal
Letters
12
p · a · r · a · b · o · l · o · i · d · a · l
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “paraboloidal”
The word “paraboloidal” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ra · bo · loi · dal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "paraboloidal" have?
"paraboloidal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "paraboloidal" into syllables?
"paraboloidal" is divided into syllables as: pa · ra · bo · loi · dal.
What is the Scrabble score for "paraboloidal"?
The Scrabble score for "paraboloidal" is 17 points.
Using “paraboloidal” in writing
"paraboloidal" (pa · ra · bo · loi · dal) 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, “paraboloidal” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.