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How many syllables make up a haiku?

Retry Correct Incorrect A haiku is comprised of three lines; the first line is five syllables, the second line is seven syllables, and the third line is another five syllables. This totals to 17. The term is used to describe “cutting words” into phrases, to break up the stream of thought.

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How many syllables make up a haiku?

• 12
• 5
• 17
• 7