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How many syllables in “aerodynamics”?

5

syllables in "aerodynamics"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ae · ro · dy · na · mics

Letters

12

a · e · r · o · d · y · n · a · m · i · c · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
e1
r1
o1
d2
y4
n1
a1
m3
i1
c3
s1

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About the word “aerodynamics

The word aerodynamics contains 5 syllables, divided as ae · ro · dy · na · mics. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "aerodynamics" have?

"aerodynamics" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "aerodynamics" into syllables?

"aerodynamics" is divided into syllables as: ae · ro · dy · na · mics.

What is the Scrabble score for "aerodynamics"?

The Scrabble score for "aerodynamics" is 20 points.

Using “aerodynamics” in writing

"aerodynamics" (ae · ro · dy · na · mics) 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, aerodynamics is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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