How many syllables in “ailurophile”?
syllables in "ailurophile"
Word details
Syllables
5
ai · lu · rop · hi · le
Letters
11
a · i · l · u · r · o · p · h · i · l · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “ailurophile”
The word “ailurophile” contains 5 syllables, divided as ai · lu · rop · hi · le. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ailurophile" have?
"ailurophile" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ailurophile" into syllables?
"ailurophile" is divided into syllables as: ai · lu · rop · hi · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "ailurophile"?
The Scrabble score for "ailurophile" is 16 points.
Using “ailurophile” in writing
"ailurophile" (ai · lu · rop · hi · le) 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, “ailurophile” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.