How many syllables in “physiognomical”?
syllables in "physiognomical"
Word details
Syllables
5
phy · siog · no · mi · cal
Letters
14
p · h · y · s · i · o · g · n · o · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
27
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About the word “physiognomical”
The word “physiognomical” contains 5 syllables, divided as phy · siog · no · mi · cal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "physiognomical" have?
"physiognomical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "physiognomical" into syllables?
"physiognomical" is divided into syllables as: phy · siog · no · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "physiognomical"?
The Scrabble score for "physiognomical" is 27 points.
Using “physiognomical” in writing
"physiognomical" (phy · siog · no · mi · 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, “physiognomical” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.