How many syllables in “agoraphobia”?
syllables in "agoraphobia"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · go · rap · ho · bia
Letters
11
a · g · o · r · a · p · h · o · b · i · a
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “agoraphobia”
The word “agoraphobia” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · go · rap · ho · bia. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "agoraphobia" have?
"agoraphobia" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "agoraphobia" into syllables?
"agoraphobia" is divided into syllables as: a · go · rap · ho · bia.
What is the Scrabble score for "agoraphobia"?
The Scrabble score for "agoraphobia" is 19 points.
Using “agoraphobia” in writing
"agoraphobia" (a · go · rap · ho · bia) 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, “agoraphobia” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.