How many syllables in “supercritical”?
syllables in "supercritical"
Word details
Syllables
5
su · per · cri · ti · cal
Letters
13
s · u · p · e · r · c · r · i · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
19
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About the word “supercritical”
The word “supercritical” contains 5 syllables, divided as su · per · cri · ti · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "supercritical" have?
"supercritical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "supercritical" into syllables?
"supercritical" is divided into syllables as: su · per · cri · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "supercritical"?
The Scrabble score for "supercritical" is 19 points.
Using “supercritical” in writing
"supercritical" (su · per · cri · 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, “supercritical” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.