How many syllables in “paramedicals”?
syllables in "paramedicals"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ra · me · di · cals
Letters
12
p · a · r · a · m · e · d · i · c · a · l · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “paramedicals”
The word “paramedicals” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ra · me · di · cals. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "paramedicals" have?
"paramedicals" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "paramedicals" into syllables?
"paramedicals" is divided into syllables as: pa · ra · me · di · cals.
What is the Scrabble score for "paramedicals"?
The Scrabble score for "paramedicals" is 19 points.
Using “paramedicals” in writing
"paramedicals" (pa · ra · me · di · cals) 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, “paramedicals” 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.