How many syllables in “selaginellas”?
syllables in "selaginellas"
Word details
Syllables
5
se · la · gi · nel · las
Letters
12
s · e · l · a · g · i · n · e · l · l · a · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “selaginellas”
The word “selaginellas” contains 5 syllables, divided as se · la · gi · nel · las. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "selaginellas" have?
"selaginellas" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "selaginellas" into syllables?
"selaginellas" is divided into syllables as: se · la · gi · nel · las.
What is the Scrabble score for "selaginellas"?
The Scrabble score for "selaginellas" is 13 points.
Using “selaginellas” in writing
"selaginellas" (se · la · gi · nel · las) 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, “selaginellas” is worth 13 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.