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How many syllables in “retinacula”?

5

syllables in "retinacula"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · ti · na · cu · la

Letters

10

r · e · t · i · n · a · c · u · l · a

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
t1
i1
n1
a1
c3
u1
l1
a1

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About the word “retinacula

The word retinacula contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ti · na · cu · la. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "retinacula" have?

"retinacula" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "retinacula" into syllables?

"retinacula" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · na · cu · la.

What is the Scrabble score for "retinacula"?

The Scrabble score for "retinacula" is 12 points.

Using “retinacula” in writing

"retinacula" (re · ti · na · cu · la) 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, retinacula is worth 12 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.

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