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How many syllables in “ailurophobe”?

4

syllables in "ailurophobe"

ailurophobe
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Word details

Syllables

4

ail · uro · pho · be

Letters

11

a · i · l · u · r · o · p · h · o · b · e

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
i1
l1
u1
r1
o1
p3
h4
o1
b3
e1

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About the word “ailurophobe

The word ailurophobe contains 4 syllables, divided as ail · uro · pho · be. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ailurophobe" have?

"ailurophobe" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "ailurophobe" into syllables?

"ailurophobe" is divided into syllables as: ail · uro · pho · be.

What is the Scrabble score for "ailurophobe"?

The Scrabble score for "ailurophobe" is 18 points.

Using “ailurophobe” in writing

Four-syllable words like "ailurophobe" (ail · uro · pho · be) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, ailurophobe is worth 18 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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