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How many syllables in “semiterrestrial”?

5

syllables in "semiterrestrial"

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Word details

Syllables

5

se · mi · ter · re · strial

Letters

15

s · e · m · i · t · e · r · r · e · s · t · r · i · a · l

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
m3
i1
t1
e1
r1
r1
e1
s1
t1
r1
i1
a1
l1

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About the word “semiterrestrial

The word semiterrestrial contains 5 syllables, divided as se · mi · ter · re · strial. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "semiterrestrial" have?

"semiterrestrial" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "semiterrestrial" into syllables?

"semiterrestrial" is divided into syllables as: se · mi · ter · re · strial.

What is the Scrabble score for "semiterrestrial"?

The Scrabble score for "semiterrestrial" is 17 points.

Using “semiterrestrial” in writing

"semiterrestrial" (se · mi · ter · re · strial) 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, semiterrestrial is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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