How many syllables in “selaginella”?
syllables in "selaginella"
Word details
Syllables
5
se · la · gi · nel · la
Letters
11
s · e · l · a · g · i · n · e · l · l · a
Scrabble
12
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About the word “selaginella”
The word “selaginella” contains 5 syllables, divided as se · la · gi · nel · la. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "selaginella" have?
"selaginella" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "selaginella" into syllables?
"selaginella" is divided into syllables as: se · la · gi · nel · la.
What is the Scrabble score for "selaginella"?
The Scrabble score for "selaginella" is 12 points.
Using “selaginella” in writing
"selaginella" (se · la · gi · nel · 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, “selaginella” 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.