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How many syllables in “submetacentric”?

5

syllables in "submetacentric"

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Word details

Syllables

5

sub · me · ta · cen · tric

Letters

14

s · u · b · m · e · t · a · c · e · n · t · r · i · c

Scrabble

22

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Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
b3
m3
e1
t1
a1
c3
e1
n1
t1
r1
i1
c3

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About the word “submetacentric

The word submetacentric contains 5 syllables, divided as sub · me · ta · cen · tric. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "submetacentric" have?

"submetacentric" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "submetacentric" into syllables?

"submetacentric" is divided into syllables as: sub · me · ta · cen · tric.

What is the Scrabble score for "submetacentric"?

The Scrabble score for "submetacentric" is 22 points.

Using “submetacentric” in writing

"submetacentric" (sub · me · ta · cen · tric) 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, submetacentric is worth 22 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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