How many syllables in “puritanical”?
syllables in "puritanical"
Word details
Syllables
5
pu · ri · ta · ni · cal
Letters
11
p · u · r · i · t · a · n · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
15
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About the word “puritanical”
The word “puritanical” contains 5 syllables, divided as pu · ri · ta · ni · cal. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "puritanical" have?
"puritanical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "puritanical" into syllables?
"puritanical" is divided into syllables as: pu · ri · ta · ni · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "puritanical"?
The Scrabble score for "puritanical" is 15 points.
Using “puritanical” in writing
"puritanical" (pu · ri · ta · ni · 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, “puritanical” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.