How many syllables in “surgical”?
syllables in "surgical"
Word details
Syllables
3
sur · gi · cal
Letters
8
s · u · r · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “surgical”
The word “surgical” contains 3 syllables, divided as sur · gi · cal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "surgical" have?
"surgical" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "surgical" into syllables?
"surgical" is divided into syllables as: sur · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "surgical"?
The Scrabble score for "surgical" is 11 points.
Using “surgical” in writing
Three-syllable words like "surgical" (sur · gi · cal) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “surgical” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.