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How many syllables in “selaginellas”?

5

syllables in "selaginellas"

selaginellas
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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

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
l1
a1
g2
i1
n1
e1
l1
l1
a1
s1

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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.

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