SESQUIPEDALIAN — 14 letter word
sesquipedalian
The word sesquipedalian has 14 letters: S, E, S, Q, U, I, P, E, D, A, L, I, A, N. It contains 7 vowels and 7 consonants. It scores 26 points in Scrabble and 30 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "(of words) long and ponderous".
14 letter word "sesquipedalian": S E S Q U I P E D A L I A N — adjective
Scrabble score: 26 Words With Friends: 30
Letter Analysis of sesquipedalian
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| Q | 1 | Consonant | 10 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
7 vowels, 7 consonants, 10 unique letters
Definition of sesquipedalian
adjective
- (of words) long and ponderous Synonyms: polysyllabic
- given to the overuse of long words "sesquipedalian orators"
noun
- a very long word
Words from sesquipedalian (top 10)
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