S

How many syllables in “sexagesimal”?

5

syllables in "sexagesimal"

sexagesimal
database

Word details

Syllables

5

se · xa · ge · si · mal

Letters

11

s · e · x · a · g · e · s · i · m · a · l

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
x8
a1
g2
e1
s1
i1
m3
a1
l1

Count another word

About the word “sexagesimal

The word sexagesimal contains 5 syllables, divided as se · xa · ge · si · mal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sexagesimal" have?

"sexagesimal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "sexagesimal" into syllables?

"sexagesimal" is divided into syllables as: se · xa · ge · si · mal.

What is the Scrabble score for "sexagesimal"?

The Scrabble score for "sexagesimal" is 21 points.

Using “sexagesimal” in writing

"sexagesimal" (se · xa · ge · si · mal) 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, sexagesimal is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles