How many syllables in “schematic”?
syllables in "schematic"
Word details
Syllables
3
sche · ma · tic
Letters
9
s · c · h · e · m · a · t · i · c
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “schematic”
The word “schematic” contains 3 syllables, divided as sche · ma · tic. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "schematic" have?
"schematic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "schematic" into syllables?
"schematic" is divided into syllables as: sche · ma · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "schematic"?
The Scrabble score for "schematic" is 18 points.
Using “schematic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "schematic" (sche · ma · tic) 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, “schematic” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “schematic”
The letters in “schematic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: catechism.