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How many syllables in “superterrific”?

5

syllables in "superterrific"

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Word details

Syllables

5

su · per · ter · ri · fic

Letters

13

s · u · p · e · r · t · e · r · r · i · f · i · c

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
p3
e1
r1
t1
e1
r1
r1
i1
f4
i1
c3

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About the word “superterrific

The word superterrific contains 5 syllables, divided as su · per · ter · ri · fic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "superterrific" have?

"superterrific" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "superterrific" into syllables?

"superterrific" is divided into syllables as: su · per · ter · ri · fic.

What is the Scrabble score for "superterrific"?

The Scrabble score for "superterrific" is 20 points.

Using “superterrific” in writing

"superterrific" (su · per · ter · ri · fic) 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, superterrific is worth 20 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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