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How many syllables in “supercomputer”?

5

syllables in "supercomputer"

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Word details

Syllables

5

su · per · com · pu · ter

Letters

13

s · u · p · e · r · c · o · m · p · u · t · e · r

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
p3
e1
r1
c3
o1
m3
p3
u1
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “supercomputer

The word supercomputer contains 5 syllables, divided as su · per · com · pu · ter. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "supercomputer" have?

"supercomputer" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "supercomputer" into syllables?

"supercomputer" is divided into syllables as: su · per · com · pu · ter.

What is the Scrabble score for "supercomputer"?

The Scrabble score for "supercomputer" is 21 points.

Using “supercomputer” in writing

"supercomputer" (su · per · com · pu · ter) 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, supercomputer 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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