How many syllables in “suprasegmental”?
syllables in "suprasegmental"
Word details
Syllables
5
su · pra · seg · men · tal
Letters
14
s · u · p · r · a · s · e · g · m · e · n · t · a · l
Scrabble
19
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About the word “suprasegmental”
The word “suprasegmental” contains 5 syllables, divided as su · pra · seg · men · tal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suprasegmental" have?
"suprasegmental" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suprasegmental" into syllables?
"suprasegmental" is divided into syllables as: su · pra · seg · men · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "suprasegmental"?
The Scrabble score for "suprasegmental" is 19 points.
Using “suprasegmental” in writing
"suprasegmental" (su · pra · seg · men · tal) 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, “suprasegmental” 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.