How many syllables in “paradisical”?
syllables in "paradisical"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ra · di · si · cal
Letters
11
p · a · r · a · d · i · s · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
16
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About the word “paradisical”
The word “paradisical” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ra · di · si · cal. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "paradisical" have?
"paradisical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "paradisical" into syllables?
"paradisical" is divided into syllables as: pa · ra · di · si · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "paradisical"?
The Scrabble score for "paradisical" is 16 points.
Using “paradisical” in writing
"paradisical" (pa · ra · di · si · 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, “paradisical” 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.