How many syllables in “transcontinental”?
syllables in "transcontinental"
Word details
Syllables
5
tran · scon · ti · nen · tal
Letters
16
t · r · a · n · s · c · o · n · t · i · n · e · n · t · a · l
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “transcontinental”
The word “transcontinental” contains 5 syllables, divided as tran · scon · ti · nen · tal. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "transcontinental" have?
"transcontinental" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "transcontinental" into syllables?
"transcontinental" is divided into syllables as: tran · scon · ti · nen · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "transcontinental"?
The Scrabble score for "transcontinental" is 18 points.
Using “transcontinental” in writing
"transcontinental" (tran · scon · ti · nen · 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, “transcontinental” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.