How many syllables in “ultracritical”?
syllables in "ultracritical"
Word details
Syllables
5
ul · tra · cri · ti · cal
Letters
13
u · l · t · r · a · c · r · i · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “ultracritical”
The word “ultracritical” contains 5 syllables, divided as ul · tra · cri · ti · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ultracritical" have?
"ultracritical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ultracritical" into syllables?
"ultracritical" is divided into syllables as: ul · tra · cri · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "ultracritical"?
The Scrabble score for "ultracritical" is 17 points.
Using “ultracritical” in writing
"ultracritical" (ul · tra · 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, “ultracritical” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.