How many syllables in “pharmaceutical”?
syllables in "pharmaceutical"
Word details
Syllables
5
phar · ma · ceu · ti · cal
Letters
14
p · h · a · r · m · a · c · e · u · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “pharmaceutical”
The word “pharmaceutical” contains 5 syllables, divided as phar · ma · ceu · ti · cal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharmaceutical" have?
"pharmaceutical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pharmaceutical" into syllables?
"pharmaceutical" is divided into syllables as: phar · ma · ceu · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharmaceutical"?
The Scrabble score for "pharmaceutical" is 25 points.
Using “pharmaceutical” in writing
"pharmaceutical" (phar · ma · ceu · ti · 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, “pharmaceutical” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.