How many syllables in “regional”?
syllables in "regional"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · gio · nal
Letters
8
r · e · g · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “regional”
The word “regional” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · gio · nal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "regional" have?
"regional" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "regional" into syllables?
"regional" is divided into syllables as: re · gio · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "regional"?
The Scrabble score for "regional" is 9 points.
Using “regional” in writing
Three-syllable words like "regional" (re · gio · nal) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “regional” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “regional”
The letters in “regional” can be rearranged to spell one other word: geraniol.