How many syllables in “actinometer”?
syllables in "actinometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · ti · no · me · ter
Letters
11
a · c · t · i · n · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
15
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About the word “actinometer”
The word “actinometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · ti · no · me · ter. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "actinometer" have?
"actinometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "actinometer" into syllables?
"actinometer" is divided into syllables as: ac · ti · no · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "actinometer"?
The Scrabble score for "actinometer" is 15 points.
Using “actinometer” in writing
"actinometer" (ac · ti · no · me · ter) 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, “actinometer” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.