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How many syllables in “socioeconomic”?

5

syllables in "socioeconomic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

so · cioe · co · no · mic

Letters

13

s · o · c · i · o · e · c · o · n · o · m · i · c

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
o1
c3
i1
o1
e1
c3
o1
n1
o1
m3
i1
c3

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About the word “socioeconomic

The word socioeconomic contains 5 syllables, divided as so · cioe · co · no · mic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "socioeconomic" have?

"socioeconomic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "socioeconomic" into syllables?

"socioeconomic" is divided into syllables as: so · cioe · co · no · mic.

What is the Scrabble score for "socioeconomic"?

The Scrabble score for "socioeconomic" is 21 points.

Using “socioeconomic” in writing

"socioeconomic" (so · cioe · co · no · mic) 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, socioeconomic 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.

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