How many syllables in “submaxillaries”?
syllables in "submaxillaries"
Word details
Syllables
5
sub · ma · xil · la · ries
Letters
14
s · u · b · m · a · x · i · l · l · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “submaxillaries”
The word “submaxillaries” contains 5 syllables, divided as sub · ma · xil · la · ries. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "submaxillaries" have?
"submaxillaries" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "submaxillaries" into syllables?
"submaxillaries" is divided into syllables as: sub · ma · xil · la · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "submaxillaries"?
The Scrabble score for "submaxillaries" is 25 points.
Using “submaxillaries” in writing
"submaxillaries" (sub · ma · xil · la · ries) 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, “submaxillaries” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.