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How many syllables in “sodomitical”?

5

syllables in "sodomitical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

so · do · mi · ti · cal

Letters

11

s · o · d · o · m · i · t · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
o1
d2
o1
m3
i1
t1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “sodomitical

The word sodomitical contains 5 syllables, divided as so · do · mi · ti · cal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sodomitical" have?

"sodomitical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "sodomitical" into syllables?

"sodomitical" is divided into syllables as: so · do · mi · ti · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "sodomitical"?

The Scrabble score for "sodomitical" is 16 points.

Using “sodomitical” in writing

"sodomitical" (so · do · mi · ti · cal) 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, sodomitical is worth 16 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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